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Trigger point injections

Specialty Pain Management at Specialty Medical Center.

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Written by the Specialty Medical Center editorial teamNot individually reviewed by a physicianApproved for publication by SMC, October 31, 2026How we write and review

What are trigger point injections?

Trigger points are tight, tender knots in a muscle that can cause local pain or pain that spreads. A trigger point injection places a small amount of numbing medicine, sometimes with a steroid, into the knot to relax it and ease pain, so stretching and therapy work better.

Who it may help

  • Neck, shoulder and upper-back muscle pain
  • Low back muscle pain
  • Muscle pain after a car accident or work strain
  • Headaches linked to tight neck muscles

What happens

The provider finds the knot by touch and injects through a thin needle. Several points can be treated in one short visit.

Recovery and outlook

Soreness for a day or two is common. Gentle stretching and activity are encouraged.

Risks

Soreness, bruising, and rarely infection or, with chest-wall injections, a collapsed lung.

Other options to discuss

Cost and coverage

When a procedure is medically necessary, it is usually billed to health insurance, Michigan auto no-fault or workers' comp. Many plans need prior authorization. Our team checks your benefits before your procedure is scheduled and tells you about any cost you're likely to owe. See who usually pays · Ask us to check your coverage

Where to get care at Specialty Medical Center

Our interventional pain physicians see patients in Dearborn, Sterling Heights (15 Mile and Schoenherr Rd), Garden City and Pontiac, with online booking in Dearborn and Sterling Heights. Part of Specialty Pain Management.

Eduardo José Otero Loperena, MDInterventional pain medicineMohamed Osman, MDPain managementAaron Greenberg, DOPhysical medicine and rehabilitation

Who performs procedures, and where:

  • Dr. Eduardo José Otero: Universal Care Surgery Center
  • Dr. Mohamed Osman and Dr. Aaron Greenberg: Universal Care Surgery Center and Advanced Surgery Center
  • Dr. Roy Torcuator: Advanced Surgery Center and Garden City Hospital

Office injections are done in our offices. Your physician confirms who performs your procedure, and where, at your consultation.

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