Injection Therapy

Trigger Point Injections (TPI)
Trigger points are loosely described as “hyper-irritable” knots within skeletal muscle and/or fascia that are painful to the touch. They can limit movement, cause moderate to severe pain and mimic other musculoskeletal conditions. Trigger point injections are a combination of vitamins and pain-relieving solutions (anesthetics) which are precisely delivered into these points of muscle tension. A series of injections are used to reduce pain and increase movement. TPI temporarily disrupts nerve signaling, breaking the cycle of pain. Lidocaine provides pain relief, and the vitamins activate the immune system to clean up the cellular debris that is one of the components of the muscle “knots”. Trigger point injections are more frequently administered. Additional treatments such as acupuncture, spinal and joint adjustments, physical therapy, and massage help to build on the injections’ benefits. We strive to identify and correct the cause of the trigger points while simultaneously relieving the nagging discomfort. Each person is different in how pain presents and together an individualized injection treatment plan is derived to help achieve health goals.

Prolotherapy
Simply summarized, prolotherapy is a minimally invasive injection procedure that stimulates the body’s
natural healing mechanism to repair chronically damaged tendons and ligaments. Prolotherapy comes
from the term “proliferative” therapy and involves injecting different types of medical grade solutions
into tender ligaments, tendons, and nearby joint spaces to promote an immune response. Inflammation is
the first phase of tissue repair and stimulates the body’s release of growth factors. The injections jump
start the wound-healing cascade in these weak or damaged connective tissues. The growth factors come
from our innate immune system and naturally help our own new cells to repair the damage. Since
prolotherapy stimulate the body’s self-healing mechanism to improve structure and function of the
ligaments and tendons, it is considered a safe, low-risk alternative to other invasive procedures such as
surgery.

Platelet Rich Plasma
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a type of prolotherapy whereby the patient’s own cells are used to create a
concentrated solution of immune cells, growth factors, and enzymes. When injected into and around a
joint space, the cells promote important tissue repair and ultimately self-directed healing. One of the most
important parts of PRP prolotherapy is the natural recruitment of stem cells into the area. Stem cells
promote collagen development which in turn helps with remodeling of damaged tissues to a healthier
state. PRP is an excellent non-surgical option for acute and chronic orthopedic injuries as well as aesthetic
medicine. Using our own naturally derived and innate cellular response improves function, reduces pain,
and provides a sense of wholeness. PRP is an excellent and safe option for patients to reach their lifestyle goals.