We've discussed the overview and history of Trigger Point Injections (TPI) in past articles and today we are going to discuss what's inside a TPI shot.
When a patient goes in to receive his or her TPI injection it takes about 30 minutes. The needle in inserted into the trigger point and a anesthetic and possibly a corticosteroid is injected. TPI injections can differ depending on the extent of the pain, your medical conditions, and many other factors.
So, let's get a visual look of the parts of a TPI:
1. An anesthetic like Lidocaine is part of the TPI. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic used to relieve itching, burning and pain from skin inflammations.
2. A Corticosteroid can or won't be used depending on the severity of the pain. It's not a pain relieving medicine but it a powerful anti-inflammatory that can give you relief and treat inflammation.
For a qualified physiatrist to treat your pain consider New York Physiatrist Dr. Ingber, a physiatrist in Brooklyn and in Manhattan who specializes in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and sports medicine. Visit us online at http://www.dringber.com/.
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