04/06/2026
Tension headaches often start from tight muscles in the neck, shoulders, or upper back. These tight areas, known as trigger points, can send pain signals that travel to the head.
Trigger point injections work by targeting these muscle knots directly. A small amount of medication is injected into the trigger point to relax the muscle, improve blood flow, and interrupt pain signals going to the brain.
Unlike oral medications that only mask symptoms, this treatment focuses on the source of pain. Many patients experience reduced headache frequency and improved comfort as the muscle tension is released.
If headaches are becoming frequent or harder to manage, understanding the root cause can help guide the right treatment.
Read more:
https://apexinterventionalpain.com/blog/how-does-trigger-point-injection-for-tension-headache-work/
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