Trigger Point Injection
Comprehensive Pain Management of the Fox Valley, S.C. • NEENAH OFFICE 100 Theda Clark Medical Plaza Suite 252 Neenah, WI 54956 920-733-7230 920-729-0347 (fax) • APPLETON OFFICE 820 East Grant Street Suite 335 Appleton, WI 54911 920-733-7230 or 877-733-7230 920-733-7231 (fax) OUR MEDICAL STAFF A.E. Yakovlev M.D. B. Resch APNP L. M. Fields, APNP A. Parmentier, APNP Email This Page		WHAT IS A TRIGGER POINT? A trigger point is an area in the deep muscle or along a scar which causes pain when stimulated. HOW DOES A TRIGGER POINT INJECTION ALLEVIATE MY PAIN? A trigger point injection is an injection of medication into the affected areas of the muscle or the scar to relieve pain. A combination of two medications is used in this injection: a local anesthetic and a steroid. The local anesthetic provides immediate pain relief by numbing the area of injection. The numbing effect will typically wear off in 4-6 hours. The steroid provides pain relief by reducing the inflammation in the area of the trigger point. The steroid can take 2-10 days to begin working. A series of injections may be needed to provide the desired pain relief. POST-PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS ACTIVITY: - Do not drive or operate machinery on the day of your procedure. - Avoid strenuous activity or heavy lifting for the rest of the day. - Normal activity can be resumed on the following day, unless otherwise instructed by your doctor. DIET: - Resume your regular diet PATIENT COMFORT: - Take medications as prescribed by your doctor. - Do not drive, operate machinery, or drink alcohol while taking pain medication. - An ice pack can be applied to the injection site, once the effect of the local anesthetic wears off. The ice pack should be applied for no more than 20 minutes at a time. SYMPTOMS TO REPORT: - Rash - Itching - Stomach pain - Numbness that lasts longer than 24 hours - (Patients with Diabetes) You may experience a worsening of diabetic symptoms (excessive thirst, excessive urination, elevated blood sugars). Check your blood sugar twice a day for 2 weeks following the injections. Call your physician who is managing your diabetes if you experience any increase in symptoms. If you have any questions or concerns related to your treatment, please contact Comprehensive Pain Management of the Fox Valley, S.C.

Trigger Point Injection

Comprehensive
Pain Management
of the Fox Valley, S.C.

• NEENAH OFFICE
100 Theda Clark
Medical Plaza
Suite 252
Neenah, WI 54956
920-733-7230
920-729-0347 (fax)

• APPLETON OFFICE
820 East Grant Street
Suite 335
Appleton, WI 54911
920-733-7230 or
877-733-7230
920-733-7231 (fax)

OUR MEDICAL STAFF
A.E. Yakovlev M.D.
B. Resch APNP
L. M. Fields, APNP
A. Parmentier, APNP

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WHAT IS A TRIGGER POINT?

A trigger point is an area in the deep muscle or along a scar which causes pain when stimulated.

HOW DOES A TRIGGER POINT INJECTION ALLEVIATE MY PAIN?

A trigger point injection is an injection of medication into the affected areas of the muscle or the scar to relieve pain. A combination of two medications is used in this injection: a local anesthetic and a steroid. The local anesthetic provides immediate pain relief by numbing the area of injection. The numbing effect will typically wear off in 4-6 hours. The steroid provides pain relief by reducing the inflammation in the area of the trigger point. The steroid can take 2-10 days to begin working. A series of injections may be needed to provide the desired pain relief.

POST-PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS

ACTIVITY:

     - Do not drive or operate machinery on the day of your procedure.
     - Avoid strenuous activity or heavy lifting for the rest of the day.
     - Normal activity can be resumed on the following day, unless otherwise
        instructed by your doctor.

DIET:

- Resume your regular diet

PATIENT COMFORT:

     - Take medications as prescribed by your doctor.
     - Do not drive, operate machinery, or drink alcohol while taking pain
      medication.
     - An ice pack can be applied to the injection site, once the effect of the local
        anesthetic wears off. The ice pack should be applied for no more than 20 minutes
        at a time.

SYMPTOMS TO REPORT:

     - Rash
     - Itching
     - Stomach pain
     - Numbness that lasts longer than 24 hours

     - (Patients with Diabetes) You may experience a worsening of diabetic symptoms
        (excessive thirst, excessive urination, elevated blood sugars). Check your blood
        sugar twice a day for 2 weeks following the injections. Call your physician who is
        managing your diabetes if you experience any increase in symptoms.

If you have any questions or concerns related to your treatment, please contact Comprehensive Pain Management of the Fox Valley, S.C.