Trigger Point Injections

Chronic pain can be the result of many different things, sometimes involving trigger points. In the guide below, our team at First Choice Integrated Health Care in Knoxville, TN, provides answers for what trigger points are and how trigger point injections with a chiropractor near you may help.

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Understanding Trigger Points

Trigger points are, in short, knots that form in the muscles and fascia. Over time, these knots can worsen and begin to contribute to chronic pain conditions.

These knots often create tension in other soft tissues. They can form throughout the body, leading to or contributing to various issues such as TMJ pain, joint pain, and more. They might also worsen the symptoms of osteoarthritis, joint arthritis, degenerative disc disease, and other chronic issues.

What Are Joint and Soft Tissue Injections?

Joint and soft tissue injections are injections used to help relieve pain, including pain in trigger points. The injections may also help increase circulation and expedite the healing process. It may help repair damage in your joint or muscle area, like nerves, ligaments, bones, and muscles.

What Do Joint and Soft Tissue Injections Treat?

Trigger point injections can help treat different types of pain, including those from an injury or those from a chronic condition, such as joint arthritis.

Joint and soft tissue injections are used to help people with the following conditions and more:

  • Joint arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Knee injury
  • Hip injury
  • And more

While these injections can be useful in themselves, they are often combined with other chiropractic techniques to help ensure lasting healing and relief.

Get Chiropractic Care from a Chiropractor Near You for Osteoarthritis, Joint Arthritis, and Degenerative Disc Disease

Learn firsthand how trigger point injections can help you achieve natural and lasting recovery by scheduling an appointment with our First Choice Integrated Health Care team at (865) 577-1213. If you’re in or around the Knoxville, TN, area, we are your chiropractor near you.

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