Nerve Block & Trigger Point Injections Toronto

How Does It Work?

Nerve blocks and trigger point injections are minimally invasive treatments used to calm irritated nerves, release painful muscle knots, reduce inflammation, and provide rapid relief from chronic or acute pain. These procedures help reset dysfunctional pain pathways and restore normal muscle and nerve function without surgery. These treatments are administered by Interventional Pain physicians and are covered by OHIP.

What to Expect

Referral & Intake

60-Minute Consultation

Treatment & Monitoring

Patients can be referred by their family physician or self-refer to the Upper Room Clinic. For self-referring patients, we require a family doctor on file before any prescription medications can be provided. During intake, we collect your medical history, current medications, and any relevant imaging or reports to help the physician understand your case.

You’ll have a dedicated, one-hour consultation with the physician to review your symptoms, previous treatments, imaging, and functional limitations. The doctor will perform a focused physical examination, explain the likely pain generators (nerves, joints, or muscles), and discuss treatment options—including nerve blocks, trigger point injections, and any adjunctive therapies. Together, you’ll decide on a plan that aligns with your goals.

If nerve blocks or trigger point injections are appropriate, they can often be performed in-clinic on a treatment day scheduled after your consultation. The procedure itself is brief, and most patients can return to normal activities the same day. We then monitor your response over time, adjusting the treatment plan, frequency of injections, and supportive therapies based on your pain relief, function, and overall progress.

During Treatment

During a nerve block or trigger point injection, the physician precisely injects a local anesthetic around the irritated nerve or knotted muscle. The procedure takes 5–10 minutes. You may feel brief pressure or warmth, followed by rapid pain relief. Most patients resume normal activities immediately, with only mild temporary soreness.

Why Choose Upper Room Clinic

The Upper Room Clinic offers exceptional interventional pain care delivered by highly experienced physicians known for their precision, skill, and compassion. Our team is genuinely caring and takes the time to listen, support, and guide patients through every step of their treatment. With low wait times, attentive administrative staff, and easy, stress-free scheduling, we make accessing care simple and seamless. Our personalized approach ensures that every patient receives targeted, evidence-based treatments designed to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore quality of life. Patients choose us because they feel seen, supported, and truly cared for.