Silver Spring, MD Trigger Point Injections for Pain Management Expanded

Sep 21, 2026

First Response Doctors Clinic expands its Silver Spring pain management program with trigger-point injections for neck pain, offering individualized clinical evaluations alongside weekend telehealth access for patients across Maryland.

Silver Spring, United States, September 21, 2026 /PressCable/ -- First Response Doctors Clinic has expanded its pain management program in Silver Spring, Maryland, with trigger-point injections available as an in-office treatment option for patients experiencing neck pain and other musculoskeletal concerns. The nurse-practitioner-led clinic determines whether injections or other treatment options may be appropriate only after an individual clinical evaluation.

For more details, visit https://frdclinicpaincare.com

Neck pain is a common health concern that can have a variety of possible causes, making proper assessment important before treatment is selected. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 14.5% of U.S. adults reported neck pain during the previous three months in 2019, illustrating how frequently this type of discomfort affects the adult population.

Trigger-point injections are among the treatment options available through First Response Doctors Clinic's in-office pain management program. The procedure involves inserting a needle into an identified trigger point, which is a localized area within muscle that may be associated with pain or tenderness. What is injected and whether the procedure is appropriate depend on the individual patient's clinical circumstances.

The clinic also lists steroid injections, physical therapy, acupuncture, laser pain management, StemWave therapy, and monitored, guideline-based medication management among its pain care options. Not every treatment is appropriate for every patient, and receiving an evaluation does not mean that an injection or another procedure will be recommended. Treatment plans are set only after clinical evaluation.

First Response Doctors Clinic's pain management program is led by Dr. Lum Maximuangu, Dr. PH, DNP BC-ACNP, and follows an individualized, patient-centered approach. Providers consider each patient's health needs and circumstances when determining which next steps may be appropriate.

Maryland patients can access weekend telehealth pain evaluations on Saturdays and Sundays, while in-office care and procedures are available at 11223 Lockwood Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901. New patients can complete the clinic's two-minute online intake or call 240-604-2949 to request an appointment.

Patients should consult a licensed healthcare provider about their individual situation and whether trigger-point injections or another pain management option may be appropriate for them. More information about First Response Doctors Clinic and its available services can be found at https://www.frdclinic.com/

Contact Info:
Name: Dr. Lum Maximuangu
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Organization: First Response Doctors Clinic
Address: 11223 Lockwood Dr, Silver Spring, Maryland 20901, United States
Phone: +1-240-604-2949
Website: https://www.frdclinic.com/

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