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The Effect of Trigger Point Injection and $C_2$-ganglion Block for the Patients with Chronic Headache (만성두통환자 치료에 통증유발점 치료 및 제 2 경추신경절 차단술의 효과)

  • Song, Chan-Woo;Kim, Jung-Won
    • The Korean Journal of Pain
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.272-278
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    • 1995
  • Headache is a common disease of the general population. But the main problem in any study of headache has been that of defining the disease entities. In 1988, the Headache Classification committee of the International Headache Society introduced operational diagnostic criteria for all headache disorders into 13 major group; migraine, tension-type headache, cluster headache and chronic paroxysmal hemicrania etc. Sjaastad was the first to describe "cervicogenic headache", one of various head pain syndromes that probably originate in the cervical spine. Between March 1995 and June 1995, we studied 78 out-patients of the Department of Neuro pain clinic, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje university. We divided the patients into three study group: Fifty-three patients with tension-type headache, 13 with cervicogenic headache, and 12 with migraine headache. The reponse of trigger point injection and $C_2$-ganglion block in patients was investigated. We paid particular attention to the response of trigger point injection in patients of the three group. The effect of trigger point injection was more marked in tension-type headache group than in the other categories. The pain reduction after $C_2$-ganglion block was more marked in cervicogenic headache group than in the others.

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Neural Blockade and Trigger Point Injection for Chronic Shoulder Pain (만성 어깨통증을 위한 신경차단과 방아쇠점 주사)

  • Shin, Keun-Man
    • Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.108-114
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    • 2003
  • The shoulder is a complex area which makes it vulnerable to painful pathologic processes. Chronic shoulder pain has become more common recently due to increased use of computers and a ,generally more sedentary life style among most people . Trigger point injection and neural blockade are useful for the management of chronic shoulder pain which has not improved with conservative treatment. Published articles concerning trigger point injection or neural blockade for chronic shoulder pain were reviewed to evaluate promising methods. If we are careful to remain aware of the details and complications in addition to adhering to effective treatments, these should be good armamentarium for doctors enthusiastic about the management of chronic shoulder pain.

Epidural and Psoas Abscesses Recognized after Paravertebral Trigger Point Injection -A case report- (척추 주위근 통증유발점주사 후 발생한 경막외와 요근 농양 -증례보고-)

  • Kim, Dong Hee;Kim, Hee Soo
    • The Korean Journal of Pain
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.74-77
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    • 2007
  • The trigger point injection technique is widely used in pain clinics for the treatment of acute and chronic pain. Yet it has a variety of complications such asvasovagal syncope, total spinal anesthesia, paralysis, root block, pneumothorax, needle breakage, skin infection, and hematoma formation. Among them, the simultaneous occurrence of psoas and epidural abscesses is extremely rare. We report here on a patient who was diagnosed with epidural and psoas abscesses after paravertebral trigger point injection.

Clinical Study of Different Effect between Trigger Point Needling and Remote Acupuncture Point Needling on Tension-type Headache (긴장성 두통에 대한 동통유발점 자침과 원위취혈 자침의 치료효과에 대한 임상적 비교 연구)

  • Lee, Sang-Moo;Hwang, Kyu-Sun;Han, Hee-Cheol;Jeong, Hyung-Seob
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.14-20
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    • 2001
  • Purpose ; Iension-type headache is the most common headache. The effect of acupuncture for headache is already known, but the methods and technique of acupuncture is varied. Choice of acupuncture points is mostly relied on experience. Moreover, objective evaluation of acupuncture effects is lacking. Objective ; The objective of this study is to assess the difference of effects between dry needling on trigger point and dry needling on remote acupuncture point. The patients who were diagnosed as tension-type headache and administrated herb-medication were divided into two groups: Trigger point dry needling group and remote acupuncture point dry needling group, matching in sex, age. The degree of pain was measured by visual analogue scale(VAS) two times, before and after dry needling. Conclusion ; VAS showed significant decrement after dry needling on tension-type headache in both groups, but there was no statistically significant difference between two groups according to sex, age and duration. In addition, it is not statistically approved that there exists the difference of VAS between two groups about the treatment effects.

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Effects of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Pain Point on Range of Motion, Pain and Mechanical Muscle Properties in Myofascial Pain Syndrome (근막통증증후군 환자에게 통증점 체외충격파 치료가 경추의 가동 범위, 통증, 근육의 기계적 특성에 미치는 영향)

  • Jung, Koo-Young;Yoon, Tae-Lim;Lee, Jun-Hee
    • Physical Therapy Korea
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    • v.28 no.1
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    • pp.53-58
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    • 2021
  • Background: To evaluate whether extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in the pain point is a more effective treatment than the trigger point for myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) of the upper trapezius. Objects: The purpose of this study was to compare the most effective areas when applying extracorporeal shock wave therapy. Methods: A total of 30 patients with MPS were randomly assigned to the trigger point in the ESWT (n = 15) and pain point ESWT (n = 15) groups. Interventions in both groups were performed in one session, i.e., 2,000 shocks with 1.5 bar intensity. Pain and function were assessed using the visual analog scale (VAS) and cervical range of motion (ROM) and based on mechanical muscle properties. Statistical analysis was performed using the repeated measures two-way analysis of variance to determine the significance probability between pre- and post-test. Results: Changes in mechanical muscle properties were not statistically significant between the two groups. However, VAS and cervical ROM showed statistically significant differences at pre- and post-intervention, regardless of the group (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Although no significant difference was observed in the intervention effect, applying an extracorporeal shock wave to the pain point rather than the pain trigger point should be considered in order to save time in effectively and accurately identifying the pain trigger point and site.

The Effect of Tienchu Acupoint Block, Occipital Nerve Block, and Trigger Point Injection for Treatment of Tension Type Headache (긴장형 두통 환자에서 천주점, 후두신경차단 및 통증유발점주사의 치료효과)

  • Lee, Yong-Woo
    • The Korean Journal of Pain
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.75-80
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    • 1999
  • Background: Despite tension type headache is popular, the exact mechanism and method of treatment are not certain yet. So, we supposed the basic mechanism of tension type headache is myogenic, and did Tienchu acupoint block, occipital nerve block, and trigger point injection in tension type headache patients. Methods: Fifty-seven tension type headache patients were treated with local anesthetics and small dose of steroid. The intensity of pain and effect of every treatment was evaluated as Verbal Rating Score (VRS; 0~10) before and after every treatment. Evaluation of treatment was based on the time of treatment (1,2 times, 3 times, 4,5 times). Goal of treatment was VRS reaching below two point and it was considered as treated state. Results: Symptom improvement rates of each treatment were 90% (1, 2 times), 91% (3 times), 70% (4, 5 times) respectively. VRS reduction more than 50% rates were 60%, 64%, 60% respectively. Treated state (VRS<2) rates were 33%, 27%, 30% respectively. Conclusion: Tienchu acupoint block, occipital nerve block, trigger point injection were sorts of most effective and simply applicable modalities of treatment in tension type headache.

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The Effects of Myofascial Trigger Point Release and Mobility Exercise on Pain and Functions in Patient with Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

  • Shin, Beom-Cheol;Choi, Wonjae;Jung, Jihye;Lee, Seungwon
    • Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.269-278
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    • 2022
  • Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects on pain and function of patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy when applying trigger point of infraspinatus and teres minor to myofascial trigger point release (MFR) plus mobility exercise and MFR. Design: A randomized controlled trial. Methods: The total participants were 30patients and were separated to MFR plus mobility exercise group(n=15) and MFR group (n=15) according to the randomized treatment method. The MFR was performed at two infraspinatus tampon points and one teres minor tampon point for twice a week for 4 weeks and the treatment time was 6 minutes 20 seconds in each position. The MFR group also carried out the myofascial trigger point release in the same way as the MFR plus mobility exercise group. Results: The MFR plus mobility exercise group significantly reduced objective and subjective pain (p<0.05). The range of motion of the shoulder joint flexion and external rotation, Quick-Disability of the Arm, shoulder and Hand, and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index were significantly improved in the group to which MFR plus mobility exercise was applied (p<0.05). Conclusions: These results confirmed that MRF plus mobility exercise is more effective in relieving shoulder pain and improving function in rotator cuff tendinopathy.

The Study of Relationship between Trigger Points and Acupoints (I) - From Head To Trunk - (근육의 Trigger Points와 경혈(經穴)의 연관성에 관한 연구(I) - 두부(頭部)부터 체간부(體幹部)까지 -)

  • Kim, Jin-Gi;Youn, Il-Ji;Oh, Min-Seok
    • Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.115-126
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    • 2007
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study is to find out relationship between Trigger points and Acupoints. Methods : We have researched some of oriental and western medical books about Trigger points and Acupoints from head to trunk. Conclusions : 1. In the head, there are 46 trigger points Among them, 19 trigger points correspond to Acupoints and 25 trigger points are similar to them 2. In the thorax, there are 33 trigger points Among them, 17 trigger points correspond to Acupoints and 20 trigger points are similar to them 3. In the upperimb, there are 20 trigger points Among them, 9 trigger points correspond to Acupoints and 13 trigger points are similar to them. 4 In the trunk, there are 11 trigger points. Among them, 5 trigger points correspond to Acupoints and 11 trigger points are similar to them.

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The Study of Relationship between Trigger Points and Acupoints (II) - From Quadratus Lumborum To Deep Intrinsic Foot Muscles - (근육의 Trigger Points와 경혈(經穴)의 연관성에 관한 연구 (II) - 요방형근에서 발의 심층 내재근들까지 -)

  • Kim, Hyung-Jun;Heo, Dong-Seok;Oh, Min-Seok
    • Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.127-132
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    • 2007
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study is to find out relationship between Trigger points and Acupoints. Methods : We have researched some of oriental and western medical books about Trigger points and Acupoints from Quadratus lumborum to Deep intrinsic foot muscles. Conclusions : 40 acupoints correspond to trigger points among 67, which approximately accounts for 59 7% Including similar trigger points anatomically, it will show a doser correspondence between acupoints and trigger points.

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Injection Treatment for Frozen Shoulder ; Trigger Point Injection and Neruologic Blockade (동결견에 대한 주사요법; 통증유발부위 주사 및 신경 차단술)

  • Oh Chang-Wug;Ihn Joo-Chul;Hong Jung-Gil;Park Chan-Sik
    • Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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    • v.1 no.2
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    • pp.193-197
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    • 1998
  • Frozen shoulder is known as a self-limited disease. But, its long duration and pain nature can make the patients debilitative. And most patients cannot tolerate a chronically painful extremity and are concerned about the possibility of developing permanent dysfunction. In painful phase of frozen shoulder, some aggressive mordalties as like trigger point injection or suprascapular nerve block can beneficial to: reduce discomfort and pain. In order to document clinical results, we evaluated the results of 134 frozen shoulders treated with trigger point injection and/or suprascapular nerve block at Kyungpook National University Hospital, from January 1995 to April 1997. The treatment group was divided into 3 modalities: 17 cases in trigger point injection(TPI), 39 cases in suprascapular nerve block(SSB), and 78 cases in both methods. The supportive treatment including oral medication, heat and stretching exercise was also applied. The average age at the time of diagnosis was 57 years old and average follow-up time was 18 months. The results were as follows: Average time of significant improvement in pain was 9 days. Eighty-eight percent (119 cases) was improved in pain and range of motion after injecllion treatments; 82%(14/17) with TPI, 85%(33/39) with SSB, and 92%(72/78) with both. Early improvement of paih within 1 week was 72% in the treatment-responsive group, in which TPI group has 100% response(14/14) and sse has 94% response(31/33)

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