This short, 2-minute, video is about the Trigger point injections to treat chronic muscle pain.
We would all love to hear from you if you have tried it.
Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain: Can Trigger Point Injections Help?
If you live with chronic muscle pain, you’re not alone — and you deserve treatment options that acknowledge the complexity of your experience.
Understanding the Conditions
Trigger points are tight, sensitive bundles of muscle fibers that can develop after overuse or injury. They often cause referred pain — meaning the discomfort radiates beyond the original site. When this pain becomes chronic, it may evolve into Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS).
Trigger points can be found in people with fibromyalgia but they can be found in anybody.
While fibromyalgia and MPS can overlap, they are distinct conditions:
Fibromyalgia is a systemic pain disorder involving widespread sensitivity, fatigue, and neurological symptoms. It typically requires a multidisciplinary approach to treatment.
Myofascial Pain Syndrome arises from localized muscle dysfunction and responds well to manual therapies like ischemic compression and targeted stretching.
It’s possible to have both conditions simultaneously, which can complicate diagnosis and treatment — but also opens the door to more tailored care.
What Are Trigger Point Injections?
Trigger point injections involve inserting a small needle into the affected muscle knot and injecting a solution — often a local anesthetic, saline, or steroid — to relieve pain and restore function. This technique may help:
Reduce localized muscle tension
Interrupt pain signals
Improve mobility and quality of life
Other non-pharmacologic treatments for trigger points include:
Acupuncture
Osteopathic manual therapy
Massage and acupressure
Dry needling
Heat, ice, or ultrasound
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
Spray-and-stretch techniques using ethyl chloride
Further Reading on the blog
You might also find these articles helpful:
Fibromyalgia & Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Book Review)
Muscle pain and myofascia: what is it and how is it diagnosed?
Myofascial Trigger Points in Chronic Muscle Pain: Causes and Treatment
Let’s Keep the Conversation Going
Trigger point injections aren’t a cure-all, but they may offer some relief. If you’ve tried this treatment — or are considering it — your insights could help others feel less alone in their journey.
Drop a comment below or share your experience. Your story matters.
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Trigger Point Chart - A visual guide to common trigger point locations can help you identify patterns in your pain. |
NIH Tender points/fibromyalgia vs. trigger points/myofascial pain syndrome
PubMed Trigger points and tender points
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