Trigger Point Injections
The honest framing
TPIs relieve; they don't retrain. If desk posture or a weak shoulder built the knot, it will rebuild without correction — so we pair injections with physical therapy targeting the cause. If your points keep recurring in the same spot, that's a diagnostic clue, not a reason for endless injections.
FAQs
How many injections will I need?
Often 1–3 sessions per region. If points recur immediately, we investigate what's regenerating them rather than repeating indefinitely.
Trigger point injection vs. dry needling?
Same target, different tools: TPI adds anesthetic (physician-performed); dry needling uses needle alone (usually PT-performed). Both work; access and insurance often decide.
Is it covered by insurance?
Usually, when medically indicated — we verify before your visit.
CTA: Call 720-749-5599 (CO) / 602-325-2024 (AZ).
Trigger Point Injections
A trigger point injection (TPI) treats a painful muscle knot directly: a fine needle enters the trigger point and delivers a small amount of local anesthetic (sometimes with an anti-inflammatory). The needle mechanically releases the taut band, the anesthetic breaks the pain cycle, and a knot that resisted weeks of massage and stretching can deactivate in one visit.
What it helps
Myofascial pain syndrome, tension-type headaches fed by neck and shoulder knots, stubborn muscle spasm alongside back or neck conditions, and the muscular component that often persists after whiplash.
What the procedure is like
In-office, minutes per point, several points treatable per session. You'll feel the characteristic "twitch response" as the needle finds the point — brief, and actually the sign we're in the right spot. Soreness for a day or two afterward is normal; most patients resume normal activity immediately.
