Trigger Point Therapy
Focused pressure techniques to address painful trigger points and reduce muscle pain.
About This Treatment
Trigger point therapy targets specific tender areas in muscles that contribute to local and regional pain. Sustained pressure techniques address these points to reduce muscle pain and tension. Used for chronic muscle pain and muscle-related discomfort.
What to Expect
During trigger point therapy, you'll feel focused pressure on tender spots that may initially reproduce your familiar pain pattern. This pressure is maintained until the trigger point releases, usually within 30-90 seconds. You may experience immediate relief or gradual improvement over 24-48 hours.
Key Benefits
- Reduced trigger point tenderness
- Decreased referred pain
- Improved muscle function
- Better posture
- Enhanced flexibility
- Reduced muscle tension
Conditions Treated
This treatment approach can be effective for these common conditions and many more
Neck Pain & Stiffness
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Piriformis Syndrome
Tennis Elbow
Low Back Pain
Golfer's Elbow
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Whiplash/WAD
Sciatica
Frozen Shoulder
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Postural Dysfunction
Biceps Tendinopathy
AC Joint Sprains
Hip Bursitis
Deep Gluteal Syndrome
Your Treatment Journey
A structured approach to ensure the best possible outcomes
Trigger Point Mapping
Locating active and latent trigger points through palpation
Pressure Application
Applying sustained pressure to deactivate trigger points
Release Techniques
Using various methods to ensure complete trigger point release
Prevention Strategies
Teaching self-treatment and prevention techniques
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger points send pain signals along predictable nerve pathways, creating referred pain patterns. For example, a trigger point in your upper trap muscle commonly refers pain to your temple and behind your eye, even though the problem is in your neck. The trigger point sensitizes nerve pathways, so releasing the trigger point eliminates both the local tenderness and the distant referred pain. This explains why rubbing your neck might relieve a headache.
Have Questions About Trigger Point Therapy?
Book an assessment to discuss how this treatment approach can be integrated into your care plan.
Direct billing available for most insurance providers