Trigger Point Injections

Trigger point injections are designed to relieve muscle knots or “trigger points”, tight, painful bands of muscle that can contribute to chronic pelvic pain and dysfunction.

A small amount of anesthetic, saline, or medication is injected directly into the affected muscle area to relax the tissue, improve blood flow, and interrupt pain signals.

These injections are often used to treat pelvic floor myalgia, pelvic pain syndromes, muscle spasm, and referred pain from tight or inflamed pelvic muscles.

The treatment is performed in the office and typically takes only a few minutes. A fine needle is used to inject medication directly into the tense muscle while you lie comfortably.

You may feel mild pressure or temporary soreness during the injection, but most patients tolerate the procedure well. A local anesthetic is often used to minimize discomfort.

Some patients experience improvement within hours or days, while others may need a few sessions to achieve lasting relief.

Relief can last weeks to months, depending on the severity of the muscle tension and underlying causes. Periodic maintenance injections may be recommended.

Yes. The procedure is considered very safe when performed by an experienced pelvic pain specialist. The most common side effect is mild bruising or tenderness at the injection site.

Yes, they are often part of a multimodal treatment plan that includes pelvic floor physical therapy, BOTOX injections, or lifestyle modifications.

You may be a candidate if you have chronic pelvic pain or muscle tension that has not improved with medication, stretching, or physical therapy alone.