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Category: Musculoskeletal medicine

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What Medication is Used for Trigger Points? A Comprehensive Guide

4 min read
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, trigger points, or painful muscle knots, are a common cause of chronic musculoskeletal pain, affecting a significant portion of patients experiencing regional pain. When considering **what medication is used for trigger points**, the answer is not a single drug but a range of options, from localized injections to oral and topical treatments, which can be part of a comprehensive pain management plan.