Jason Chiu, MD
Pain Management Specialist & Anesthesiologist located in Clifton, NJ & Tenafly, NJ
Don’t stop doing things you love due to chronic muscular or joint pain. At The Painless Center, we understand how wasting can be a persistent sensitivity in certain areas of your body. Therefore, we offer you a solution: trigger point injections. They provide you instant relief and long-term wellness. This minimally invasive treatment is focused exclusively on the pain location, restoring mobility within only a few days. Our experienced team, led by Dr. Chiu, can design a tailored plan to get back to your life in a short period with injections to cover every affected part of your body.
Understanding Trigger Point Injections
Trigger point injections are a targeted procedure focused on chronic pain management. The muscle knots, also known as “trigger points”, represent a sensitive area in your body. It starts with tight muscle fibers, but can evolve into a mobility restriction. The injections include local anesthetic and, depending on your pain grade, a corticosteroid to reduce swelling, hoping that the trigger point disappears.
What Can Trigger Point Injections Help With?
The most common muscle knots are located on the back; however, you are also prone to having trigger points on the neck or shoulders. What worsens the situation is that pain can radiate to other parts of your body; therefore, it can develop new related symptoms such as:
- Chronic muscle pain and tightness
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Lower back or hip pain
- Tension headaches
- Fibromyalgia
What to Expect During the Procedure
Being a minimally invasive procedure, the process is performed in our offices, and it doesn’t last too long. The treatment begins by identifying the trigger point, and then Dr. Chiu’s diagnosis will determine the injected solution. In general, our patients experience an immediate release from their muscle tension. Because the injection stings the area, you may experience soreness there for one to two days after the procedure. Within a few days, the following benefits will be present.
- Rapid relief from localized muscle pain
- Mobility and range of motion improved
- No need for painkiller medications
- Muscle tension reduced
Steps After The Procedure
The best choice to maintain a long-term solution is to have a plan after the process. You can combine the injections with other treatments to accelerate healing and improve your overall quality of life. We recommend treatments as physical therapy, ketamine, or lidocaine infusions. These procedures can boost your muscle flexibility and strength. Additionally, the infusions can modulate the pain signals and the way your brain responds to them, which can lead to a long-term wellness condition.
Trigger Point Injections in New Jersey
Experience the transformative power of The Painless Center’s trigger point injections in Clifton and Tenafly, New Jersey, where cutting-edge treatments boost your recovery process. Our expert team of specialists, led by Dr. Chiu, combines advanced scientific knowledge with personalized care to address chronic pain, accelerate injury recovery, and enhance your quality of life without the need for invasive surgery. Don’t let discomfort limit your potential any longer—schedule your personalized consultation today by calling our offices.