Trigger Point Therapy
Focused treatment of muscle knots and referred pain patterns
About This Treatment
Trigger point therapy addresses specific points of muscle tension (trigger points) that cause pain in other areas of the body (referred pain). The therapist applies sustained pressure to these hyperirritable spots in muscles, which often feel like knots or tight bands. When deactivated, trigger points release, reducing pain and restoring normal muscle function.
Benefits
- Relieves chronic pain patterns
- Reduces headaches and migraines
- Addresses referred pain
- Improves range of motion
- Decreases muscle tension
- Helps with fibromyalgia
- Reduces TMJ pain
- Restores muscle function
What to Expect
The therapist identifies trigger points through palpation and your feedback. They apply sustained pressure (often with thumb or elbow) to each trigger point for 30-90 seconds until it releases. This can be uncomfortable but should be tolerable - communicate with your therapist. You may feel referred pain patterns during treatment. Relief often comes immediately or within 24-48 hours.
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