Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger Point therapy is excellent in the management of chronic pain, injuries and headaches. Trigger points can be felt as lumps or knots in a muscle. When pressed they feel sore. They form in response to excessive muscular stress that can be the result of an accident, repetitive motion in sports or at work, postural habits or emotional distress. Once activated, trigger points force the muscle to shorten, and remain that way. These initiate a cycle of spasm, pain, tension, weakness and limited range of motion. Your therapist will locate and deactivate these points using direct pressure and stretch.  It may be momentarily painful but ultimately greatly relieving.  Trigger point is usually done in conjunction with deep tissue massage.