Most people have experienced a “knot” in their muscles—a tight, painful spot that doesn’t seem to relax no matter how much you stretch or massage it. For some, these muscle knots can cause pain that radiates to other areas, making daily activities uncomfortable and frustrating. When these knots become chronic and resistant to home care, trigger point injections may provide the relief you need.

At Interventional Spine Care and Orthopedic Regenerative Experts (iSCORE), Dr. Maxim Moradian and his team specialize in advanced, minimally invasive treatments like trigger point injections to target pain at its source.



What Are Trigger Points?

Trigger points are sensitive, tight bands of muscle fibers that fail to relax. They can form after muscle overuse, injury, poor posture, or stress. In addition to localized pain, trigger points may also cause referred pain, meaning discomfort felt in another part of the body.

Common areas for trigger points include:

Neck and shoulders

Upper and lower back

Hips and glutes

What Are Trigger Point Injections?

A trigger point injection is a quick, in-office procedure where a small needle is used to inject medication directly into the muscle knot. This may include:

A local anesthetic (to relax the muscle)

A corticosteroid (to reduce inflammation)

Or sometimes just a dry needle (without medication) to release the knot

By calming the irritated muscle fibers, the injection helps break the pain cycle and restores mobility.

Benefits of Trigger Point Injections

✨ Fast relief – Many patients notice improvement within days.

🙌 Minimally invasive – The procedure is quick and performed right in the office.

🧘 Improved mobility – Reducing muscle tightness makes movement easier.

⚡ Targeted treatment – Directly addresses the painful knot, rather than masking symptoms.

🌿 Part of a larger plan – Often combined with physical therapy, posture correction, or stress management for long-term results.

Who Can Benefit?

Trigger point injections may be recommended if you have:

Chronic muscle pain or stiffness

Pain that hasn’t improved with massage, stretching, or medication

Tension headaches linked to neck or shoulder knots

Back pain related to tight, overworked muscles

Don’t Let Muscle Knots Hold You Back

Muscle knots may seem small, but they can have a big impact on your daily life. If you’ve tried at-home remedies without relief, it may be time to consider trigger point injections. At iSCORE, we provide safe, effective treatments to help you move freely again.

📍 Arcadia Location – 51 N. 5th Ave Suite A, Arcadia, CA 91006

📍 Glendale Location – 317 S Brand Blvd Suite A-103, Glendale, CA 91204

📍 Palmdale Location – 41210 11th Street West, Suite K, Palmdale, CA 93551

📞 Call us today at (818) 338-6860 or (626) 460-1096 to schedule your consultation and finally release those stubborn muscle knots.