TRIGGER POINT THERAPY

Trigger point therapy, also known as myofascial trigger points, are areas of
hyper-irritability in the soft tissue structure. These can be an acute source of pain.

These points can sometime go unnoticed by the patient and as a result build up and can become chronic.

As the practitioner finds these points the client will be only to aware of the build up in the soft tissue, as they can become very painful and can impede movement of the body.

Trigger points are manifested as small knots in the muscles, that control the state of contraction and active ones may cause muscle spasm and referred pain.

TRIGGER POINT TECHNIQUES

The treatment consists of deep massage techniques. A firm digital pressure is applied by the practitioner, who is able to locate the specific points causing pain and restricted movement and these may often be located in places different to where the client actually feels the pain.

Trigger point therapy is sometimes incorporated with remedial massage.

CONDITIONS IT CAN HELP

¨      Sports injuries chronic

¨      Headaches

¨      Neck and jaw pain

¨      Stress and fatigue