Effect of Lidocaine and Ozone in Injection for Myofascial Pain

Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a chronic soft tissue rheumatism characterized by tense, painful muscle bands, known as trigger points, located within the muscle or fascia. These trigger points typically lead to pain during movement, limiting muscle extension and reducing mobility. While various treatments exist for MPS, the most common approach is injecting local anesthetic agents directly into the trigger points to relieve pain. Recently, systemic and local ozone therapy has also gained popularity as an alternative treatment for MPS. Ozone can be injected directly into muscles in areas such as the back and waist to target pain and inflammation. The aim of this study is to investigate the clinical effectiveness of ozone therapy with lidocaine injection in patients diagnosed with MPS.The aim of this study was to compare 2% non-vasoconstrictor lidocaine and ozone injections in the treatment of patients presenting to the clinic with myofascial pain syndrome and to determine the more therapeutic method.