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
including whiplash-associated disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Subacromial impingement causing pain with overhead activities
Piriformis Syndrome
Deep gluteal syndrome causing sciatic-type pain
Tennis Elbow
Lateral epicondylitis, common extensor tendinopathy
Low Back Pain
acute and chronic, mechanical, disc-related
Golfer's Elbow
Medial epicondylitis, common flexor tendinopathy
Rotator Cuff Injuries
tendinopathy, tears, post-repair
Lateral Hip Pain & Gluteal Tendinopathy
GTPS, gluteal tendinopathy, and lateral hip pain formerly called trochanteric bursitis
Whiplash/WAD
Whiplash-associated disorders from motor vehicle accidents
Sciatica
Nerve root compressions and radiculopathy
Frozen Shoulder
Adhesive Capsulitis treatment
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Nerve and vascular compression in neck and shoulder
Postural Dysfunction
Related pain and movement issues
Biceps Tendinopathy
Long head biceps tendon pain
AC Joint Sprains
Acromioclavicular joint separations and arthritis
Hip Bursitis
Bursal inflammation causing localized hip pain
Deep Gluteal Syndrome
Sciatic nerve entrapment in deep gluteal space
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