What medication is used in trigger point injections?

The medications used in trigger point injections typically include a local anesthetic and may also include a steroid.

Medications Used

Here's a breakdown of the medications commonly used in trigger point injections:

Local Anesthetics: These are used to provide immediate pain relief by numbing the area.
- Examples include:
  - Lidocaine
  - Bupivacaine
- The numbing effect from these medications usually lasts for two to six hours, according to reference information.
Steroids: Steroids are used to reduce inflammation and provide longer-term pain relief.
- Example:
  - Triamcinolone (Kenalog)

Medication Type	Examples	Function	Duration of Effect (approx.)
Local Anesthetic	Lidocaine, Bupivacaine	Numbing of the injection area	2-6 hours
Steroid	Triamcinolone (Kenalog)	Reduces inflammation and pain	Longer-term