PFD Week 2016-Trigger Point Injections: Tips and Tricks

Trigger Point Injections: Tips and Tricks

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Trigger point injections are a treatment for women with pelvic or bladder pain caused by a short, tight pelvic floor. They can be used as a diagnostic tool and provide temporary pain relief. Injections can also accelerate progress when combined with physical therapy. They can break the pain cycle and reduce pain for hours to days. The procedure involves injecting Marcane into trigger points with a needle attached to a syringe. Muscle groups that can be targeted include the pubovaginalis, pubococcygeus, iliococcygeus, and iliopsoas. The injections are generally safe, but side effects may include temporary loss of bladder control and systemic absorption of Marcane.

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Leah Moynihan, RNC, MSN

Keywords

trigger point injections

pelvic floor

bladder pain

diagnostic tool

pain relief