Injection Types
1) Trigger Point (Anesthetic) Injection: An injection of numbing medicine (Xylocaine) into the muscle. A numbing feeling can last for 4–6 hours.
2) Joint Injection: An injection of numbing medicine (Xylocaine) into a joint space. A numbing feeling can last for 4–6 hours. A small dose of steroid (Dexamethasone) may also be added to stop inflammation. This type of shot may hurt for a day or two until the steroid does its job.
3) Ligament and Tendon Injections: An injection of numbing medicine (Xylocaine) into the ligament or tendon. Also called Prolotherapy when strengthening medicine such as Sodium Morruhate are added. Pain may increase for a day or two before it gets better. This injection is usually done in a series of three.