How to Say “Trigger Point Injections” in Spanish

inyecciones en los puntos gatillo
/inʝeɡθjones en los puntos ɡatiʝo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "trigger point injections" is translated into Spanish as inyecciones en los puntos gatillo.
This phrase refers to medical injections used to treat tight areas of muscle that cause pain. Depending on the context, you may also see the procedure referred to as inyecciones de puntos gatillo.

Which one should you use?

The form inyecciones en los puntos gatillo uses the prepositional phrase "en los" (in the), while it is also common to use inyecciones de puntos gatillo. For an informal way to describe the purpose of the procedure, you can use las inyecciones para aliviar los músculos tensos.

How does it change in a sentence?

If you are referring to a single injection in a single specific point, you can singularize the phrase to inyección en el punto gatillo.

How do you pronounce it?

/inʝeɡθjones en los puntos ɡatiʝo/

Did you know?

  • The word gatillo shares its roots with gato, the Spanish word for 'cat'.
  • Spanish uses the same word gatillo for both a muscle trigger point and the trigger of a gun. This creates a linguistic link between a medical pathology and a mechanical device.
  • The term punto gatillo is a calque, which means it was translated literally from the English 'trigger point' to keep medical treatments standardized internationally.

Examples in context

  • Las inyecciones de puntos gatillo son un tratamiento médico que involucra la aplicación de agujas en áreas específicas del músculo para aliviar el dolor o la tensión. Mediante estas inyecciones, se busca desactivar los puntos gatillo, restableciendo así el funcionamiento normal del músculo.
    Trigger point injections are a medical treatment that involves the application of needles in specific areas of the muscle to relieve pain or tension. Through these injections, the goal is to deactivate the trigger points, thereby restoring the normal function of the muscle.
  • Entiendo que te preocupe recibir inyecciones, pero las inyecciones de puntos gatillo son seguras y eficaces para aliviar el dolor muscular. Te aseguro que estarás en buenas manos con nuestro equipo médico.
    I understand that you are worried about receiving injections, but trigger point injections are safe and effective for relieving muscle pain. I assure you that you will be in good hands with our medical team.
  • El fisioterapeuta me recomendó inyecciones en los puntos gatillo.
    The physiotherapist recommended trigger point injections to me.
  • ¿Haces inyecciones en los puntos gatillo para el dolor de espalda?
    Do you do trigger point injections for back pain?
  • Necesito inyecciones en los puntos gatillo en mi hombro.
    I need trigger point injections in my shoulder.

Example conversation

Lucía and Javier are discussing a medical appointment.

  1. Lucía

    Javier, ¿cómo te sientes después de tu cita?
    Javier, how do you feel after your appointment?
  2. Javier

    Me pusieron inyecciones en los puntos gatillo hoy.
    I got trigger point injections today.
  3. Lucía

    ¡Qué bien! ¿Sientes ya algún alivio?
    That's great! Do you feel any relief yet?
  4. Javier

    Sí, el dolor en mi cuello ha disminuido.
    Yes, the pain in my neck has decreased.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
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