Trigger Point Injections

If chronic muscle tightness or stubborn knots keep you from moving comfortably, trigger point injections might be the solution you need.

These painful spots can limit your mobility and affect your daily activities, but targeted treatment can help you find relief.

At Regenerative Health Institute, we offer this simple, effective treatment to help reduce muscle tension, relieve pain, and restore flexibility—so you can get back to living your life without discomfort holding you back.

What are Trigger Point Injections?

Trigger points are sensitive, tight areas within muscles that can cause localized pain or even refer pain to other areas of the body.

These painful knots often develop from overuse, stress, injury, or poor posture and can make everyday activities feel difficult.

Trigger point injections work by delivering a small amount of anti-inflammatory medication directly into the trigger point itself.

This helps relax the muscle fibers, reduce inflammation, and break the pain cycle. The treatment is quick, minimally invasive, and requires little to no downtime.

How Can They Help?

At Regenerative Health Institute, Dr. Derek Smith uses trigger point injections as a targeted solution for chronic muscle pain and stiffness.

These injections are especially effective for addressing pain that hasn’t responded to stretching, massage, or physical therapy alone.

Dr. Smith commonly uses trigger point therapy to help patients struggling with:

• Chronic muscle tension and spasms
• Neck pain, back pain, and shoulder pain
• Tension headaches
• Fibromyalgia-related pain
• Sports injuries
• Myofascial pain syndrome

By injecting a small amount of anti-inflammatory medication or anesthetic directly into the tight, knotted muscle, these injections help break the cycle of pain and muscle contraction.

Over time, untreated trigger points can lead to referred pain, postural issues, and limited mobility. Treating them early can prevent these problems from worsening.

Trigger point injections target the actual source of the muscle pain—relaxing the affected muscle fibers, improving blood flow, and allowing the surrounding tissues to heal.

What to Expect During Treatment

Trigger point injections are a straightforward outpatient procedure. Dr. Smith will first locate the tight muscle knot causing your pain.

Then, using a fine needle, he’ll inject the trigger point with a small amount of anesthetic and/or anti-inflammatory medication. The entire treatment typically takes just a few minutes per trigger point.

Most patients feel noticeable relief shortly after the injection, although multiple treatments may be recommended for lasting results, depending on the severity of your muscle tightness.

Why Choose Us?

What sets Dr. Derek Smith apart is his integrative, whole-body approach to care. He doesn’t simply treat your symptoms—he works to identify and address the underlying issues contributing to your discomfort.

Often, trigger point injections are paired with other treatments such as chiropractic care, spinal decompression, or physical therapy to help prevent muscle tension from returning.

Dr. Smith’s experience in managing musculoskeletal pain ensures you receive targeted, effective treatment designed to fit your body’s needs.

Tired of muscle knots slowing you down? To learn more about trigger point injections in Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville or surrounding areas, contact us today at (317) 548-1020 to schedule a consultation.