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Trigger Point Injections in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Trigger point injections at Maasumi Headache & Spine Care to return to a life free from pain.

Trigger Point Treatment to Soothe Stiff and Painful Muscles

Trigger points are discrete, irritable spots located in a taut band of our skeletal muscle. They form as tight bands or knots when our muscles refuse to relax after a contraction, causing muscle spasms and pain. Trigger-point injuries develop in the upper back and shoulder muscles due to excessive strain on the muscles, acute injuries, or long-term muscular disorders. These injuries irritate the adjacent nerves, causing pain to radiate to the nearby areas. This is where our trigger point injections (TPI) can help.

At Maasumi Headache & Spine Care, we offer TPI injections in Santa Margarita to help you overcome both your acute and chronic pain and inflammation, regaining your optimal health and wellness. These injections contain a blend of anesthetic, steroid, or a combination of both to alleviate your pain and enhance your range of motion and functionality. So, you can actively take part in all such activities without having to worry about your pain.

What Medical Conditions Are Treated with Trigger Point Injections?

What Medical Conditions Are Treated with Trigger Point Injections?

Trigger point injections are effective in treating conditions that affect the nervous and musculoskeletal systems, including:

  • Myofascial Pain Syndrome - This causes pain and tenderness in the myofascial trigger point.
  • Fibromyalgia - It causes widespread musculoskeletal pain.
  • Tension Headaches - Muscle tension in the shoulders, neck, and head causes tension headaches.

Besides, TPI injections are used to treat injuries of other muscle groups:

  • Masseter (a muscle in your jaw)
  • Quadratus lumborum (a deep muscle in your lower back)
  • Gluteus medius (a muscle in your hip)
  • Trapezius (a muscle extending on the back of your shoulders and neck)
  • Temporalis (a muscle on the sides of your head)
  • Levator scapulae (a muscle on the sides of your neck)
  • Sternocleidomastoid (a muscle in the front of your neck)
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Who Are the Ideal Candidates for Trigger Point Injections?

Trigger point injections are recommended for those with:

  • Muscle spasms and cramps
  • Extensive joint and muscle pain
  • Pain above and below the waist and on both sides of the body
  • Temporomandibular pain
  • Headaches

How Long Does the Trigger Point Injection Procedure Take?

Trigger point injections are an outpatient procedure that can take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes or longer depending on the number of trigger points treated.

What Are the Benefits of Trigger Point Injections?

What Are the Benefits of Trigger Point Injections?

Along with significant pain reduction and overall improvement in well-being and functionality, trigger point injections offer the following benefits:

  • Minimally Invasive - Trigger point injections involve administering the medication through a needle, so no sutures or incisions are needed.
  • Targeted Pain Relief - The injections accurately target the source of pain, offering prompt and comprehensive relief.
  • Minimal Side Effects - Except for temporary soreness and bruising at the injection site, you won't experience any adverse side effects that interfere with your routine activities.
  • Durable Results - While the lasting time of relief from the injection may vary for individuals, on average, the injection provides relief for several months to a year or more.
  • Compliments Other Treatments - Trigger point injections can be used with other treatments, such as medication or physical therapy for more complete pain relief.

What Happens During the Trigger Point Injection Procedure?

You can expect the following upon your arrival at Maasumi Headache & Spine Care for a trigger point injection:

  • We may ask you to sit or lie down on an exam table depending on which trigger point needs to be treated.
  • We will thoroughly clean the trigger point and pinch the area to stabilize the tissue. This may be quite uncomfortable.
  • After that, we will insert a thin needle into the trigger point and continue needling the area with repeated insertions and retractions without completely withdrawing the needle from your muscle or skin.
  • You will feel that your muscle twitches or cramps and we will continue needling the area in multiple directions until your muscle is relaxed or cramping or twitching is stopped.
  • We will then inject the area with a local anesthetic with or without corticosteroid or Botulinum toxin.
  • Once the medication is injected, we will remove the needle.
  • We will send you home shortly after the procedure, as it involves no downtime.

Why Choose Maasumi Headache & Spine Care for Trigger Point Injections?

Maasumi Headache & Spine Care is dedicated to providing top-notch care and assistance for those suffering from muscle cramps and pain. That’s why we offer trigger point injections that ensure optimal pain relief from musculoskeletal conditions and headaches, helping you recover in less to no time. With years of experience and expertise in interventional pain management, our physician, Dr. KC Maasumi MD, MS, uses a personalized approach, tailoring medications and dosages to address your unique problem.

Here are some highlights of our service:

  • Get Seen Quickly - You don't need to wait for hours to get your trigger point injection.
  • State-of-the-art technology - We stay up-to-date on the latest advancements and technology, providing the most effective and innovative treatments available.
  • Convenient Location - We are conveniently located to help you find us easily in your time of need.
  • Insurance Accepted - To ensure cost-effective treatments, we accept major health insurance plans, such as Medicare, Self-Pay, Cigna PPO, and Blue Cross or BlueShield of California PPO.
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FAQs

By targeting the trigger points, these injections relax and soothe the affected muscles. This way, they provide relief, reduce inflammation, and promote healing.

The injections help alleviate the muscle spasms and pain, but their effectiveness may vary depending on the person and the amount and combination of medicine they receive.

You may experience the following side effects after the injection:

  • Bleeding
  • Vascular (vein) injury
  • Infection
  • Allergic reaction to the anesthetic agent
  • Bruising

It depends on the degree of your pain and its cause. However, generally, three injections two months apart are recommended for maximum pain relief.

Serving Areas: Rancho Santa Margarita (RSM), Trabuco Canyon, Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Las Flores, Coto de Caza, Portola HIlls, and Southern Orange County, CA

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