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Trigger points are small nodules in the muscle that induce a spasm cycle that can be undone by releasing the trigger point. Pressure is applied to the trigger point and the client usually feels referred pain somewhere else than where the pressure is being applied. A series of gradually increasing amounts of pressure are applied to the trigger point by the massage therapist until it 'dissolves' and then stretching is used to help flush the area.
The way you know you have a trigger point is if pain is referred elsewhere. This can mean a headache in the front of the head, which is usually referred by the trapesius muscles. Headaches can also be caused by SCM (in the neck). That's why if you've had a relaxation massage and have a headache after, a trigger point was likely activated and not released. (Trigger point was activated, and then pain is referred to another area)
After trigger point therapy it is normal to feel sore around the area for a day or two. Drinking a lot of water and taking epson salt baths can help.
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How does trigger point therapy work?
Trigger point therapy is said to interrupt the neural signals that cause both the trigger point and the pain. The object is to eliminate pain and to reeducate the muscles into pain-free habits.
How do you treat Femoral triangle pain including knots on all Adductor muscles?
trigger point therapy
What is meant by the term trigger point therapy?
Despite the name, trigger point therapy actually has absolutely nothing to do with a gun. In this case, a "trigger point" is a muscle or other part of the body that is stressed and much overused. Trigger point therapy stresses care for that particular place.
Trigger point massage and myotherapy are similar to what other form of therapy?
Trigger point massage and myotherapy are similar to neuromuscular massage.
What is meant by trigger point therapy?
Trigger point therapy is a bodywork technique that involves the application of pressure to tender muscle tissue in order to relieve pain and dysfunction in other parts of the body.
Massage treatment for pronator teres syndrome?
The most common treatment for pronator teres syndrome, which is often mis-diagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome, is Neuromuscular Therapy or Trigger Point Therapy to eliminate myofascial trigger points in the pronator teres muscle, and its associated muscles and antagonists like the supinator.
How does the medical establishment view trigger point therapy?
In the traditional medical community, trigger point therapy is viewed as a complement to treatment. Patients are referred by a variety of health professionals including psychiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, and anesthesiologists.
Have pain in both arms press in some parts very tender and tingling shoulder and neck pain?
You most likely have trigger points on the muscles in your arms and shoulders. Trigger points are small knots in the muscle that cause pain either in the are of the trigger point or (more likely) in areas further down the arm. See "The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook" by Clair Davies. I found it on Amazon and have been amazed at the difference it has made in me.
Are trigger points causing muscle ache?
One option for treating muscle ache caused by trigger points may be a trigger point injection (or TPI). It can help relax the muscles. For more information go to, http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/trigger-point-injection.
What are the release dates for Police Story - 1973 Trigger Point - 5.1?
Police Story - 1973 Trigger Point - 5.1 was released on: USA: 27 September 1977
What are the release dates for Laramie - 1959 Trigger Point 2-29?
Laramie - 1959 Trigger Point 2-29 was released on: USA: 16 May 1961
What was Travell's treatment?
Travell's therapy called for the injection of saline (a salt solution) and procaine (also known as Novocaine, an anesthetic) into the trigger point.
