Pain Management
US Guided Trigger Point Injections
Are you struggling with muscular pain? Try our Ultrasound Guided Trigger Point injections for precise pain relief.
RTM Physiatry PLLC provides the most advanced and effective methods to relieve pain, improve function, and help you regain your quality of life. We offer best Ultrasound Guided Trigger point injections in Jamaica, Queens. You feel pain because of inflammation or contractions in muscles. We provide targeted relief to specific trigger points of your muscles to remove your discomfort. Our physiatrist, Dr. Thresiamma Mathew, M.D., has years of experience in pain management. This treatment works on the source of discomfort. It provides you with immediate relief. We do this to help you recover from pain so you can do the activities you love without any limitations.
About Treatment
What are US Guided Trigger Point Injections?
US Guided Trigger Point Injection is an effective pain management treatment process. Your muscles are surrounded by numerous nerves and vessels. Injecting medications into your muscles without hurting surrounding areas is very difficult. We use Ultrasound Guidance that makes this process easy and safe. We use this technology to see your muscles and surrounding areas. It helps us identify the exact spots where we need to inject the medicines.
Precise and safe
This way we ensure the precision and safety of this treatment. Therefore, we inject medications into the exact points to relax your muscles and reduce inflammation.
Fast relief
Hence you feel instant relief from pain and discomfort.
Benefits
Benefits of US Guided Trigger Point Injections
Targeted Pain Relief
Directly works on the source of pain for quicker and more effective relief.
Minimally Invasive
This non surgical method requires little recovery time.
Enhanced Accuracy
Real time imaging through the ultrasound guide allows for precise injection placement.
Improved Function
Helps restore muscle function and range of motion.
Conditions
Conditions We Treat
We use Ultrasound Guided Trigger Point Injections to treat these musculoskeletal conditions:
Neck and back pain
Chronic neck and back pain, muscle tension, and myofascial discomfort.
Headaches and shoulder pain
Tension headaches, shoulder pain, and related muscular trigger points.
Hip, knee, and foot pain
Hip and knee pain, plantar fasciitis, and movement-related muscular pain.
Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain
Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome requiring targeted relief.
What to Expect During Your Treatment
Our team follows a careful, patient-focused process to evaluate your condition, deliver treatment safely, and support your recovery.
01
Initial Assessment
We begin with conducting your thorough health assessment to determine if your condition requires this treatment. Our physiatrist evaluates your condition, reviews your medical history and discusses your symptoms. We will do your physical checkups to feel the tension or inflammation in the pain area.
02
Eligibility Review
We will ask you whether you have a bleeding disorder or taking medication for infection. You should also inform us if you are allergic to latex or lidocaine. You will be unfit for the treatment if you have taken aspirin or other blood thinners within three days of your appointment.
You will start to feel instant relief after we inject you. However, you have to wait for a few days to feel the full effects. Our medical professionals will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions.
03
Treatment Process
Our physiatrist will set your position, use ultrasound to identify the trigger points, clean the area, and insert the injection with medication precisely into the affected muscles. The entire process will take a maximum of 30 minutes.
04
Post Care and Follow Up
We may recommend physical therapy or exercises to enhance your recovery. Our follow-up appointment helps to monitor your condition after the treatment and determine whether you need further sessions.