Comparison of intravenous NSAIDs and trigger point injection for low back pain in ED: A prospective randomized study

Low back pain (LBP) is a common complaint originating from muscles.Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is mainly associated with trigger points (TrP) in the muscle tissue. We compared the intravenously administered non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and trigger point injection (TPI) in the treatment of LBP patients admitted to the emergency department due to pain caused by TrPs.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research