Trigger Point Injections

Trigger point injections are used to treat muscular and fascial pain.  Fascia is a  fibrous tissue that covers muscles and is rich in nerves.  Abnormally shortened  muscle fibers and fascia are the result of a dysfunctional nervous system and  contribute to pain in numerous medical conditions.   

Sterile medical needles are inserted into the muscle/fascia and a small amount of  Lidocaine is injected.  This can help relax these shortened muscle fibers and fascia,  thereby relieving pain and restoring normal function.   

Depending on the severity of your condition, it can take a number of treatments to  improve or resolve your symptoms.  On average, 5-10 treatments are needed,  however some patients do benefit from ongoing treatment.    

The goal of these procedures is to control your pain so that you can have improved  mobility/ability to exercise.  This is extremely important for the long-term  management of your pain and quality of life.   

It is important to understand that optimal management of chronic pain involves  multiple modalities, including: 

• Exercise and lifestyle (sleep, stress management) 
• Weight Loss (Canada’s Food Guide)
• Psychological / Mental wellness (counseling, mindfulness, support groups) • Physical Therapy (Physio, massage etc.) 
• Medications (oral and topical)
• Spirituality (meditation, connecting to nature, religion)