Dave:
The trigger point injections were lidocaine/Xcaine. They hurt like hell going in to a muscle that is all knotted up but worked wonders. They were such temporary fixes though until the surgery. Damn I feel good today. I just rode 32 miles and feel wonderful. It's like I smoked a bowl of pot or something. 
Actually, I've been sober for almost thirty years. Natural endorphin highs are wonderful and just as fulfilling.
I agree with your assessment of the situation. You probably have not healed yet and are compensating with your muscles which pulls them in every direction. I remember that feeling well. YUK. 
Terry Newton
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1980 ruptured L4-L5
1988 ruptured SI-L5
1990 ruptured C5-C6
1994 ruptured C6-C7
1995 Hemi-Laminectomy C5-C6, C6-C7 Mayo Clinic
Bicycle Accident 2004
MRI, EMG, Facet Injections, Epidural Blocks, Lumbar Discogram.
Stenum Hospital Surgery November 4, 2006
Prestige Disc C5-C6, C6-C7
Maverick Disc S1-L5, L4-L5
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