Sherman Oaks & Los Angeles Trigger Point Injections
Category : Orthopedic And Sports Medicine
Muscle spasms are a common phenomenon that can occur in combination with an underlying problem like osteoarthritis or in isolation. Some muscle spasms occur suddenly (acute), and some can linger (chronic). Muscle spasms can shorten the origin and insertions of the muscle which can limit our range of motion (affecting flexibility) and cause pain. The downstream effects of prolonged muscle spasms are profound and can lead to problems in other areas of the body. In actuality, “muscle spasm” is a bit of a misnomer. Skeletal muscle cannot physiologically go into spasm. However, what we perceive as muscle spasm is more aptly referred to as “involuntary guarding”. Trigger point injections can provide relief for these muscle spasms.
Trigger Point Injections For Pain Relief
Our perception of muscle spasms is due to overstimulation of input (or afferent) signals to our central nervous system (brain, spinal cord) causing the muscles to become irritable with a lower threshold to contract (called “facilitation”). This is similar to a person in a heightened emotional state who gets irritated by a stimulus or situation to which they normally wouldn’t respond to in such a negative fashion.Furthermore, involuntary guarding is thought to be a protective mechanism to create stability for an underlying unstable joint or region. This can cause tremendous pain that is local or that radiates, also known as “trigger points”. Trigger point injections are injected into these trigger points in order. manage pain in the area. They typically contain a local anesthetic. These injections provide patients with a minimally invasive way to address debilitating muscle pain.Treatment options:
- Trigger point injection
- Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM)
- Accupuncture
- Acupressure therapy
- Modalities: (TENS, therapeutic ultrasound, heat)
- Stretching
Suffering From Muscle Pain and Spasms? Contact NESS Today For a Trigger Point Injection!
Our trigger point injections are helping patients feel better and get back. their day-.-day with minimal recovery time. If you’re looking for a way to manage your pain, NESS has solutions. Contact one of our medical professionals today for your personalized treatment plan
