Dr. Barrish performs trigger point injections, which involve the administration of local anesthetics directly into areas of muscle spasm. These trigger points are tight bands or palpable "knots" within a muscle that can cause localized pain and may also produce referred pain patterns—where discomfort radiates away from the injection site when pressure is applied.

What to expect

The injection site is first cleansed with an antiseptic solution, a numbing agent is applied to the area, and a small, thin needle is carefully inserted into the area of pain. The procedure involves passing the needle through the skin and deeper tissues, similar to a tetanus shot, which may cause some discomfort. Following the procedure, you will be monitored for several minutes to ensure there are no adverse reactions and to allow for initial recovery.