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THERE ARE SEVERAL CAUSES of trigger points. These include direct trauma (an accident or injury), unusual exertion and repetitive strain. Direct trauma involves impact, as from a fall, or an automobile or skiing accident.
What is a trigger point injection? A trigger point injection is an injection of local anesthetic, with or without steroid, into the trigger point in the muscle. A trigger point is a band of tissue within a muscle that, when pressed, causes your typical pain. Trigger point injections are ordered by your doctor to try to help break up the tight muscle.