Trigger point injections entail injecting a local anesthetic, such as lidocaine, into the muscle. According to a 2022 study, dry needling and lidocaine injections produce similar results.

A trigger point injection is an injection that doesn't go in or around the spinal cord. It's usually presented at a specific point that's inflamed or irritated and causing pain in your back or ...

I wanted to see how it would work for trigger-point injections," she said. The findings were presented here at the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) 2019 Annual Meeting.

Thankfully, there are ways we can address neck tightness, and one of the most effective methods is releasing specific trigger points. But before we get to that, let’s dig in to how we develop a ...

• Hold the direct pressure while taking deep breaths for 1-2 minutes, or longer if needed, until the trigger points release and become less tender. • Repeat on the other side.