myofacial pain

I had the injections a couple times. They helped some. But what I have found to work much, much better, is a massage of trigger points. Like when youre getting a massage, and they are on the exact spot where you feel your pain, thats when "my husband" puts so much pressure into that spot. he says hes pushing so hard he might hurt me, break something. LOL But when feeling that intense pressure on me the main one behind my shoulder,it will actually explode that trigger spot, its kinda painful, kinda orgasmic. LOL I hope I don't sound too crazy. But if it weren't for him and his hands, god bless them, I'd be in big trouble. Try it. Its just extremem pressure into the spot, whats hurting you most, use the thumb, and wait for the release.........

Hey, Missy. Yes, I would say that Leigh is generally right.  Of course,  a lot depends on where the pain is, what kind of injections you're getting, if you're receiving any other therapies to go along with them and, your own body (as being different from everyone else's, too).  I have had some injections work really well while others simply caused more and (sometimes) referred pain elsewhere.  It all depends and there are so many variables, I would hesitate to say, absolutely, yes. 

 Ask your doctor to provide you with some more info;  to answer your questions!  That's what he or she gets paid the "big bucks" for, right? 

Best.  Anne

I have had trigger point injections for many reasons over the years.  My TMJ Disorder is really what started it off over 20 years ago as they used injections to try to break the cycle of pain.  Mostly I had very good results. I did have problems with my very last one near my face which was actually more toward the base of my skull behind one ear.  It involved a reaction to the medication was the most common of the diagnosis that followed.  I also had trigger point injection in my back which were of great of even more help.  My experience was so long ago that I don't know if it would really be of any help to you.  They probably use different formulations and even different procedures these days.  I know I was fearful, but I also know that I didn't know where else to turn.  Good luck with whatever you decide.

Hi Missy! I, too, have myofascial pain and the 18 trigger points of fibromyalgia. I have had trigger point injections in my head, neck, shoulders, upper and lower back. Unfortunately, the injections didn't give me much relief. What I found beneficial is physical therapy with someone trained in myofascial release and massage therapy with someone trained in deep tissue massage. It hurts so good.........! I laughily tell them to just push me through to China!

 

I have found that doing deep breathing exercises during the physical therapy and/or massage also helps in releasing the knots.

 

There is printed material on trigger point injections. Your doctor should have brochures that he/she can explain the procedure and possible side effects.

 

Good Luck!