Trigger Point Injections Specialist
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Commonwealth Pain Management and Wellness
Savitri Gopaul, FNP-BC
Pain Management Nurse Practitioner & Mental Health located in Richmond, VA
If you have ongoing or severe pain and want holistic relief, trust Commonwealth Pain Management and Wellness specialists in Richmond, Virginia, with superior care. Family nurse practitioner Savitri Gopaul, FNP-BC, and her skilled team offer trigger point injections to reduce stress, tension, and ongoing pain. Call the office to schedule an appointment or book one online today.
Trigger Point Injections Q & A
What are trigger point injections?
Trigger points are tight knots of muscle tissue that can cause pain and tension. Your specialist injects trigger point injections into painful tight muscles in your back, neck, arms, legs, or other parts of your body. The injections usually contain steroids and an anesthetic to help you feel better quickly.
What are trigger point injections used for?
Your provider could recommend trigger point injections to:
- Reduce pain
- Ease tight muscle knots
- Diminish fibromyalgia pain
- Reduce stress
- Alleviate tension
- Reduce myofascial pain
- Alleviate depression or anxiety
Acupuncture is a relaxing procedure that can take the place of addictive pain medicine or invasive surgery in some cases.
Are trigger point injections right for me?
After discussing your medical history and symptoms, the Commonwealth Pain Management and Wellness team lets you know if you’re a candidate for trigger point injections. They check your vital signs, complete a physical exam, and may recommend undergoing blood tests or imaging tests (MRIs, CT scans, ultrasounds, etc.) as needed.
What should I expect during the procedure?
You lie down or sit on a comfortable exam table when getting trigger point injections. Your provider finds tight muscle fibers (trigger points) and injects pain-relieving substances into them using a very fine needle. You might receive multiple injections during each visit. The procedure is virtually painless and fast, taking just a few minutes for each injection.
What happens after trigger point injections?
There’s no downtime after trigger point injections so that you can resume your daily routine immediately. You may notice some redness or soreness at the injection sites, but these common side effects don’t last long. You could feel better immediately, with continued improvements in pain levels appearing over time.
The Commonwealth Pain Management and Wellness team may combine trigger point injections with physical therapy, acupuncture, or other holistic treatments to minimize discomfort. They might suggest repeat trigger point injections periodically to offer long-lasting relief.
To learn more about trigger point injections and find out if you’re a candidate, call the Commonwealth Pain Management and Wellness office or schedule an appointment online today
