Non-Surgical Orthopedics
TRIGGER POINT INJECTIONS
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ABOUT TRIGGER POINT INJECTIONS
Trigger point injections are used for muscle knots that refuse to relax. The kind you can feel with your hand, sore, tight, always there. For some people, it feels like a cramp that never lets up. For others, it is more of a lump that aches and sends pain into the neck, shoulder, or even down the back. Stretching does not fix it. Massage helps for a little while, then the knot comes back. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of East Mesa, AZ, injections are one way to calm those stubborn spots. A small needle goes into the knot itself. The muscle may twitch, then soften. Sometimes relief is quick, sometimes it takes a few days. Most patients notice that movement feels easier once the tension fades. For longer results, therapy or exercises are often added so the knot does not just return.
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Appointments can be set up by phone or online. Staff in East Mesa explain what the injection involves and answer questions so you walk in knowing what will happen.
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Most people need more than one injection. A lot of the time, they are spaced out over weeks, so the muscle has a chance to stay relaxed instead of tightening back up.
DIAGNOSE
EXAM & IMAGING
The first visit is an evaluation. The therapist checks where the knots are, which ones are painful, and whether injections are the right step.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
A fine needle is placed into the knot with a small dose of medication. The muscle relaxes. For some, pain drops immediately. For others, it takes a bit longer.
FOLLOW UP
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Follow-ups are important. They let the therapist see how your body responded, change the plan if needed, and add exercises so the progress holds.
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At MODERN, we take tremendous pride in making our customers happy above and beyond their expectations. We invite you to read what a few of our customers have to say about their MODERN experience.
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I was in chronic pain for 6+ months. I saw three different sports medicine physicians with no answers or relief. I started going to Bloom with the expectation of just managing my pain with dry needling. Eric did a few treatments on my shoulder as I requested but I kept coming back. He took a time out and wanted to make sure that nothing was overlooked, so he did an ultrasound. He found a rotator cuff tear, it was overlooked by other providers. I’m finally getting the right treatments and healing. I’m so so grateful that he took the time. This office is wonderful and you feel like family as soon as you walk through the door.
Sarah K
Mesa, AZ Resident
I started seeing Eric in the middle of last year because of a sudden back spasm injury. As an avid runner I wanted to be treated and be able to get back out there on the road again. Eric and his team gave me the confidence and the tools to have me running in 6 weeks. His knowledge and attention to his patients went far beyond what I have received in a long time at other PT facilities. I am now a healthy runner, I know what it takes to keep my body strong, and I can always visit the team when I need to keep a little tweak or get dialed in before the races.
Karleen D
Phoenix, AZ Resident
I had never tried, or even heard of, dry needling before, but after Eric treated my elbow, it magically came around in a matter of weeks, after being tight and sore and painful for months post-surgery. I couldn’t believe it! He then turned his attention to areas of my back, hips and legs, and the impact was similarly fantastic! I can’t say enough about the procedure, and Eric’s expertise in it!… In addition to the dry needling, Eric and Frank have put me through and given me a variety of core and functional exercises to help with my strength and stability…
Walt L
Mesa High Football Coach
What Are You Experiencing?
You might not know what treatment you need, as most people don’t. What you do know is that something hurts. That’s enough for us to start. Fill out this quick form and just tell us how it feels. We’ll look it over and reach out to talk through what could be going on and what might help.
LOW HIGH
SEVERE PAIN
If your pain feels like too much to handle, please don’t wait around. Call 911 or get to the nearest hospital. Once the emergency part is taken care of, we’ll be here to help you with longer-term support.
MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT
Maybe it’s not stopping you from getting through the day, but it’s always there feeling sharp, dull, or just plain annoying. Let us know what it feels like. We’ll work with you to figure out why it’s happening and how to make things easier.
MINOR PAINS & ACHES
A little soreness or stiffness might not sound like much, but it can still mess with your day. Those small aches are often your body’s way of saying something needs attention. Tell us what you’ve been noticing, and we’ll help keep it from turning into something worse.
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Answering Your Questions
What exactly is a trigger point?
It is a knot of muscle fibers that stays contracted and tender. Some are small, others feel like a tight band under the skin. They often limit motion or send pain into nearby areas.
Do injections really work better than stretching?
For stubborn knots, yes. Stretching helps mild tightness, but trigger points often need more. The injection interrupts the contraction and gives the muscle a reset.
Does the injection itself hurt?
Most patients say it is only a quick pinch, less than they expected. Any soreness after is mild and usually fades within a day or two.
How fast does relief come?
Sometimes it is almost immediate. Other times, it improves slowly over a few days. Lasting results often come once therapy and exercises are combined with injections.
Are injections safe for older adults?
Yes. The amount of medication is small and the needle is thin. At our East Mesa clinic, injections are done carefully and adjusted to keep patients safe, as this is our number one concern.
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