Do you need relief from headaches, or neck and back pain? Trigger
Point Therapy is effective in the control and relief of pain and
dysfunction.
Sally Ironmonger - Trigger Point Therapist
Trigger Point Therapy - Definition: "a hyperirritable spot, usually
within a taut band of skeletal muscle or in the muscles fascia, that
is painful on compression and that can give rise to characteristic
referred pain, tenderness and autonomic phenomena." TRAVELL Trigger
points can occur several ways. It can happen as the result of:
- Repetitive overuse injuries, this can be from activities such as
typing/mousing, handheld electronics, gardening, home improvement
projects, work environments, etc.
- Heavy lifting, as in carrying babies, briefcases, boxes, or lifting
bedridden patients.
- Habitually poor posture.
- Muscle clenching and tensing due to mental/emotional stress.
- Direct injury such as a blow, strain, break, twist or tear.
- Surprisingly, trigger points can even develop due to inactivity such
as prolonged bed rest or sitting.
Trigger Points can produce local pain as well as referred pain within
the body, and they are often the cause of pain and reduced range of
movement. Referred pain is pain that occurs in an area that is away from
the trigger point.
- Active Trigger Points are points that are always tender and can
refer pain at rest. These points are also very painful when pressure
is applied.
- Latent Trigger Points are points that do not hurt until pressure
is applied. Latent Trigger points can also produce referred pain.
- Satellite Trigger Points are trigger points that occur in the
muscle area of the referred pain area of another trigger point.
Trigger Point pain can present as a sharp pain, a dull ache, tingling,
pins and needles, hot or cold. They can also create symptoms such as
nausea and fatigue. Clients with trigger points can also experience
increased muscle tension and muscle shortening, restricted movement,
lack of flexibility, muscle weakness, and join pain.
Benefits of Trigger Point Therapy:
There are many benefits of trigger point therapy, the list would be
long, but here is a list of just a few.
- Relieve headaches
- Alleviate neck and back pain
- Increase flexibility
- Increase range of movement
- Release muscle tension
- Relieve joint and muscle pain
- Improved circulation
- Reduce stress and anxiety levels
- Increase general wellbeing
What to Expect from Treatment
You can experience pain relief after your first treatment, however
sometimes several treatments are needed before pain starts to
diminish. Soreness is usually experienced for one to two days after
treatment, and this will usually cease after the first few treatments.
You may feel lethargic and experience fatigue after a treatment.
Trigger Point Therapy is not a relaxing technique. It can produced
discomfort when pressure is applied and it requires good communication
throughout the session, and for you to advise the level of pain and
discomfort on a scale of 1-10. You will be in control, and do not have
to experience excessive levels of pain.
Give me a call or send a message below - I am happy to answer any
questions you may have.