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Trigger Point Injections (TPIs)

Targeted lidocaine injections that release painful muscle knots and relieve chronic myofascial pain. Administered by Barbara Kulik, MSN, FNP-BC, NP-C.

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About This Treatment

What Are Trigger Point Injections?

Trigger points are tight, hyperirritable knots within muscle tissue that cause localized pain and can refer pain to distant areas. Trigger point injections (TPIs) use a small amount of lidocaine — a local anesthetic — injected directly into these knots to break the pain-spasm cycle and provide lasting relief.

TPIs are a well-established treatment in pain management and musculoskeletal medicine. They can provide relief from chronic muscle pain, tension headaches, myofascial pain syndrome, and fibromyalgia-related symptoms when other approaches have fallen short.

Benefits

Benefits of Trigger Point Injections

Fast Relief

Many patients experience immediate or same-day pain reduction.

Muscle Release

Directly deactivates painful trigger points that cause chronic tension.

Headache Relief

Highly effective for tension headaches and cervicogenic headaches.

Non-Systemic

Local treatment with lidocaine — minimal systemic side effects.

Lasting Results

Many patients experience weeks to months of relief from a single session.

Versatile

Effective for trigger points throughout the neck, back, shoulders, and more.

Treatment Areas

Common Treatment Areas

→ Neck & upper trapezius
→ Shoulders & rotator cuff
→ Mid & lower back
→ Gluteal muscles

→ Headache trigger points
→ Hip flexors
→ IT band region
→ Calf & lower extremity

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a trigger point injection work?+

Lidocaine is injected directly into the trigger point, interrupting the pain-spasm cycle. The muscle relaxes, blood flow improves, and pain signals are reduced.

How quickly does it work?+

Many patients feel relief during or immediately after the procedure. Some experience a brief increase in soreness for 24–48 hours before improvement.

How long does relief last?+

Results vary by individual and condition severity. Many patients experience 4–8 weeks of significant relief per session.

How many sessions will I need?+

Some patients achieve lasting relief with a single session; others benefit from a series of 3–6 injections over several weeks. Barbara will advise based on your response.

Are there side effects?+

Temporary soreness at injection sites is the most common experience. Rare side effects include bruising or temporary numbness. Serious complications are very uncommon.

Release the tension, reclaim comfort.

Book your Trigger Point Injection appointment with Barbara Kulik, MSN, FNP-BC, NP-C. Cameron Park, CA.

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TPIs - Trigger Point Injections (Lidocaine)