Extracorporeal shock wave therapy for trigger point induced pain after perineal injury

Objective: Bicycling is a popular form of recreation, exercise and mode of transportation. It also carries along with it the risk of injuries and accidents. Some injuries are followed with long-lasting pain emanating from trigger point locations. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is a simple, safe, modern and promising pain-killing option. A weaker, noninvasive energy source of shock wave has been successfully used in many fields of medicine. The authors report a noteworthy case of this kind. Design: Literature overview and case report. Setting: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1st Faculty of UK, Bulovka Hospital, Prague; Amedeana obgyn dpt. Prague. Methods: Evaluation of the literature and an observational study. Conclusion: A minor injury could sometimes result in problems in larger body areas. Trigger-point induced pains represent cases of this sort. We briefly described aspects of possible shock-wave-treatment-use in our patient after a perineal area sport injury.