MuscleMD Clinic

About

The MuscleMD Clinic performs trigger point injection (TPI) therapy. TPI therapy can reduce muscular pain and tightness or relieve it completely.

Story

MuscleMD is a physician-run facility for the treatment of muscular pain. This is done with Trigger Point Injection(TPI) therapy using small amount of local anesthetic. No other medication is injected. Please note that no medication prescription are used at this clinic.

In some circumstances topical (cream) medications may be prescribed to augment the treatment process.

We also provided Registered Massage Therapy services.

Appointment for TPI therapy is by physical referral only.
Referrals are not required to see our Registered Massages
Therapists.

Trigger-Point Injection (TPI) therapy is a long-established medical procedure used to treat muscular and fascial (myofascial) pain. The fascia is a thin layer of tissue found just underneath the skin of the whole human body. It is rich in nerves and can contribute to pain. The process of TPI therapy involves the insertion of a small needle into the
trigger-points (areas of contracted muscle fibers). A very small amount of local anaesthetic is injected when the needle is inserted. The combination of the needle insertion and local anaesthetic can help relax these abnormally contracted muscle fibers, relieving pain and restoring normal muscle function and range of motion. Depending on the location and severity of the condition, it can take a number of treatments (between 6-8)to improve or resolve your symptoms.

All treatment is provided by licensed Canadian Medical Doctors and is covered by MSP for valid BC Care Card holders.

Mission

The mission of the clinic is to help relieve muscular pain and improve function without resorting to narcotics or other oral medications which can come with a number of associated risks/side-effects. The sole purpose of this clinic is to provide hands-on interventional treatment to appropriate patients during their visit in order to reduce the need for other pain medications.