Trigger Point Injections
Trigger Point Injections
Trigger point injections are a therapeutic option used to address localized muscle tension and myofascial pain, often in the jaw, face, head, and neck. At Jeremy Montrose, DMD, this treatment is offered as part of a broader approach to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and orofacial pain care, helping to ease muscle-related discomfort that can accompany TMD and related conditions.
What Trigger Point Injections Address
- Myofascial Pain — tight, tender bands of muscle (trigger points) that can refer pain to nearby areas of the face, jaw, or head.
- TMJ-Related Muscle Tension — muscle guarding and soreness that often develops alongside jaw joint dysfunction.
- Headaches Linked to Muscle Strain — tension-type discomfort that originates in the jaw or neck muscles.
Who Provides This Care
Dr. Jeremy Montrose, D.M.D., oversees trigger point injection therapy as part of his physiologic, orofacial pain-focused approach to dentistry. His training includes a Comprehensive Overview of TMD and Orofacial Pain Disorders at UCLA School of Dentistry and Botulinum Toxin Level I training, and he is a member of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain. This background informs how injections are considered alongside other therapeutic options for muscle-related jaw and facial pain.
When Patients Consider This Option
- Persistent Jaw Muscle Soreness — discomfort that continues despite other conservative measures.
- Alongside TMJ Orthotic Therapy — used in combination with oral orthotics or other TMD treatment as part of an overall plan.
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