Trigger Point Injections · Crestview, FL
Trigger Point Injections in Crestview, FL
When muscle knots will not let go, trigger point injections may help. Our medical team serves Crestview patients.
A Local Option for Trigger Point Injections in Crestview
Crestview is the largest city in Okaloosa County and its county seat, sitting inland on some of the highest ground in Florida. Our Fort Walton Beach clinic is about 27 miles south, roughly a 40-minute drive on SR 85.
A trigger point injection can help soothe myofascial pain, especially in the neck, shoulders, arms, legs, and lower back. It is often used when knots have not improved with other treatments.
How Trigger Point Injections Work
During the procedure, you sit or lie on an exam table. Your provider cleans the skin, locates the trigger point by feel, and inserts a thin needle, moving it gently until the muscle twitch settles or the muscle relaxes, then injects the anesthetic.
Trigger point injections are often used alongside physical therapy, massage therapy, and stretching. Easing pain first can make it possible to do the exercises that help keep knots from coming back.
Who Trigger Point Injections May Help
You may be a candidate if you have:
- Muscle knots in the neck, shoulders, or upper back
- Low back or hip muscle pain
- Tension headaches linked to tight neck muscles
- Jaw muscle pain
- Knots that have not responded to medication, heat, massage, or therapy
There is nothing special you need to do to prepare, but tell your provider about your medications, symptoms, and overall health before the procedure.
Not sure whether trigger point injections fits your situation? Call (850) 226-6728 and our staff can talk through your symptoms before you book.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Knowing what to expect can take a lot of stress out of a first appointment. Here is how trigger point injections usually begins for patients coming from Crestview:
Schedule by phone at (850) 226-6728 or online. New patient forms are available on our website so check-in goes quickly.
We review your condition in detail and examine range of motion, strength, and joint function, and we may digitally scan your foot and ankle function.
Our medical team examines the painful area by feel, rules out other causes such as a pinched nerve, and confirms that the trigger point is the likely source.
We explain what we found, answer your questions, and build a personalized plan, then adjust it as you progress.
If something is not helping, we change course. Our providers work closely together and keep looking for options that fit you.
Care Close to Home for Crestview
For Crestview residents living with ongoing pain, even a routine drive on SR 85 or a long workday can be tiring. Our clinic offers several approaches to pain under one roof, about 40 minutes south.
The drive from Crestview is roughly 27 miles. Follow SR 85 south through the Eglin range toward Niceville and Shalimar, then into Fort Walton Beach to our office at 24 Beal Pkwy. Most patients make the trip in about 40 minutes.
Patients from the Crestview area, including those living along the SR 85 corridor toward Eglin Air Force Base, use the same straightforward route south.
What Crestview Patients Can Expect From Our Team
There are many places to get care on the Emerald Coast. Here is why Crestview patients come to us:
- No referral is needed to schedule a visit
- Injections from a medical team that includes a certified nurse practitioner
- A thorough exam to rule out other causes first
- Chiropractic, medical, rehab, and massage staff work together on your plan
Dr. Erik Persiani, D.C., brings his chiropractic and integrative medicine experience to every plan, and Lisa Haik, APRN, FNP-BC, an Air Force veteran and board certified family nurse practitioner, adds a medical perspective.
We also believe care should fit your budget. Our office keeps a pricing structure designed to allow care for all budgets.
Trigger Point Injections FAQs for Crestview Patients
How painful is a trigger point injection?
Trigger points are tender, so you may feel some discomfort while your provider locates the knot. You may also feel a brief sting or burning when the needle goes in, and a short increase in pain when it reaches the trigger point, which is a sign it is in the right spot.
How far is your clinic from Crestview?
Crestview is about 27 miles from our clinic, roughly a 40-minute drive. Take SR 85 south across the Eglin reservation into Fort Walton Beach, then follow Beal Parkway to 24 Beal Pkwy.
How many visits will I need?
An injection can provide pain relief for about a month, if not longer. Some patients need repeat injections over time, and most combine them with physical therapy, massage, or stretching to help keep knots from returning. Because of the distance from Crestview, we try to group parts of your care into the same visit when it is appropriate.
Do you accept insurance for trigger point injections?
Coverage depends on your plan, so the best first step is to call (850) 226-6728. Our staff will verify your benefits before treatment at no charge. We accept most health insurance plans, including Medicare, plus auto accident and workers' compensation cases. Coverage for some treatments differs from plan to plan, so we will go over your options before you decide.
What should I wear for my first visit?
Wear clothing that gives easy access to the knot, such as a tank top for neck and shoulder injections or loose shorts for hip and low back injections. Since the drive from Crestview takes about 40 minutes, comfortable clothes that are easy to sit in for the ride are a good idea.
What should I expect after a trigger point injection?
You can go home and use the muscle, but avoid strenuous activity for the first few days. The most common side effect is temporary soreness or numbness at the site. Ice may help reduce bruising.
Book Your Trigger Point Injections Appointment
Pain does not have to be your new normal. Call (850) 226-6728 or request your appointment online to start your plan.
Directions From Crestview to Our Clinic
Use the map below for driving directions from Crestview to 24 Beal Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach. Most patients arrive in about 40 minutes.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
| Monday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Lunch Break | 12:00 – 2:00 pm |
| Sat & Sun | Closed |