Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger Point Therapy targets myofascial trigger points, hyperirritable spots within tight bands of muscle that cause local pain and refer pain to other areas of the body. These knots are areas of muscle that won't relax, creating constant contraction that restricts blood flow and traps metabolic waste. Trigger points can cause headaches, neck pain, back pain, joint pain, and numbness or tingling in seemingly unrelated areas. Understanding trigger point referral patterns allows skilled practitioners to treat the source of pain rather than just the location where pain is felt.

Trigger Point Therapy uses sustained pressure (typically 30-90 seconds) applied directly to the trigger point, causing it to release and the muscle to relax. The technique may involve static compression, stripping (pressure applied along the muscle fiber), or active release where the client moves the muscle while pressure is applied. The pressure can be intense and may reproduce the familiar pain pattern, but as the trigger point releases, pain decreases and muscle function improves. The treatment is often combined with stretching, heat, and corrective exercises to prevent trigger points from reforming.

This therapy is particularly effective for chronic pain patterns that have resisted other treatments, headaches originating from neck and shoulder trigger points, and restricted range of motion from muscle tightness. Many people suffer for years with pain that actually originates from trigger points rather than structural damage. Identifying and releasing these points can provide dramatic relief and restore normal function. For those with stubborn muscle pain and tension, Trigger Point Therapy offers a direct, effective approach backed by solid clinical experience.