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TRIGGER POINT THERAPY
Most Effective Pain Treatment to Relieve
Trigger point evaluates and treats the primary location of pain for each specific muscle fibers and treat such scar tissues specifically and regenerate healthy new tissue with smooth PDO thread.
At Dr. SmiLee Dental & MedSpa of Killeen, Dr. Jong Hyung Lee offers targeted Trigger Point Therapy to relieve severe facial muscle tightness, chronic tension headaches, and debilitating TMJ pain. Conveniently located at 1001 S Fort Hood St, Ste 1001 B, our practice delivers an integrated approach to whole-body wellness, uniting preventative Family Dentistry, urgent Emergency Dentistry, Dental Implants Dentistry, and therapeutic MedSpa services under one roof. Trigger points are hyper-irritable knots in fascia and facial muscles—such as the masseter, temporalis, and neck muscles—that cause referred pain, limited jaw mobility, and teeth grinding. Dr. Lee performs precise trigger point injections using local anesthetics or therapeutic agents to deactivate muscle knots, release chronic tension, and restore natural muscle movement.
Serving military service members and families throughout Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Fort Cavazos, Belton, and Temple, our clinical team addresses the root neuromuscular causes of facial strain. Unresolved muscle spasms can cause cracked teeth or loose restorations requiring Emergency Dentistry care, severe enamel wear addressed by Family Dentistry treatments, or jaw strain affecting Dental Implants Dentistry stability. Combining Trigger Point Therapy with our broader MedSpa solutions—such as therapeutic Botox or relaxation therapies—provides total facial and neuromuscular relief.
TRIGGER POINT THERAPY
Trigger point therapy are most commonly used include:
Head and Neck | Shoulders | Pelvic girdle | Tinnitus | Joint pain | Low back pain
TRIGGER POINT THERAPY
Treat Muscle problems by Inducing Muscle Relaxation
Trigger point therapy is the most effective pain reliever to get rid of overall head and neck muscle pain.
Trigger point therapy is a soft tissue technique that works to release painful, tension in muscles and fascia that you would usually experience as a knot in the muscle. There are many different approaches to trigger point therapy including soft tissue work, deep tissue massage, dry needling and ischemic pressure.
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Q: What is Trigger Point Therapy and how does it relieve TMJ jaw pain in Killeen?
Trigger Point Therapy involves precise injections directly into tight, painful muscle knots (trigger points) in the jaw, head, or neck. Dr. Jong Hyung Lee uses this treatment to relax spasming masseter muscles, alleviate chronic TMJ pain, stop teeth clenching, and eliminate referred tension headaches.
Q: How quickly does Trigger Point Therapy work and is the procedure painful?
Most patients experience noticeable muscle release and pain relief within hours to a few days following treatment. Dr. Lee uses ultra-fine needles and local numbing agents to ensure the injections are quick, gentle, and comfortable.
Q: Does TRICARE or private PPO insurance cover Trigger Point Therapy in Killeen?
Yes. Because Trigger Point Therapy treats diagnosed medical conditions such as myofascial pain syndrome and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, it frequently qualifies for coverage under TRICARE and most PPO insurance plans. Our office verifies your insurance benefits directly.
