Trigger Point Therapy at The Piedmont Clinic

Deep knots. Sharp aches. That one spot that never lets go. Trigger point therapy
targets it — and releases the pain fast.

Relieve My Pain Today

What Are Trigger Points?

Trigger points are tight bands of muscle fibers that just won’t relax. They form from stress, injury, or repetitive motion — and they don’t just hurt in one spot. They can cause pain to radiate across your back, neck, or limbs.
If you’ve ever said, “It’s just this one knot I can’t get rid of,”
you’re describing a trigger point.

What Is Trigger Point Therapy?

Trigger point therapy involves precise injections of anesthetic or anti-inflammatory medication directly into those hyper-irritated muscle areas.
It helps:
  • Break the pain-spasm cycle
  • Restore blood flow
  • Reduce inflammation
  • Relax the surrounding muscle
The whole procedure usually takes less than 15 minutes — and for many patients, relief starts within hours.

Conditions We Treat with Trigger Point Injections

  • Chronic neck and shoulder tension
  • Tension headaches
  • Lower back pain
  • Myofascial pain syndrome
  • Pain after injury or overuse
  • Muscle pain from stress or posture issues
  • Fibromyalgia-related muscle knots
This isn’t a band-aid. It’s targeted pain relief with real results.

What to Expect During Treatment

  1. Evaluation – We find exactly where the pain originates — not just where it ends up.
  2. Injection – A fine needle is used to deliver the medication into the trigger point. You may feel a brief “twitch” response — a sign we hit the right spot.
  3. Relief – Muscles relax, inflammation goes down, and pressure eases.
Some patients need a series of treatments. Others find long-term relief after just one or two visits. Either way — we build your plan around your body.

Is Trigger Point Therapy Safe?

Yes. It’s been used for decades and has a proven track record for treating muscle pain with minimal side effects.
You might feel mild soreness or bruising afterward (like post-workout fatigue), but most people return to work or normal activity immediately.

When Stretching and Rest Just
Don’t Cut It — This Will

Trigger point therapy hits the pain at its source — and finally gets those muscles to let go.

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