Trigger point therapy is usually not an appointment by itself. You rarely see a massage menu that says: Trigger Point Therapy (60 Minutes)
Trigger Point Therapy is commonly used in conjunction with other forms of bodywork including:
- Deep Tissue Work
- Sports Massage
- Prenatal Massage
- Neuromuscular Therapy
- Myofascial Release
- Hot Stone (could burn client)
- Physical & Occupational Therapy
The Mayo Clinic Defines a Trigger Point as:
“Sensitive areas of tight muscle fibers can form in your muscles after injuries or overuse. These sensitive areas are called trigger points. A trigger point in a muscle can cause strain and pain throughout the muscle.”[i]
Here's an instructor lesson about what a trigger point is, as defined at our school:
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[i] Myofascial pain syndrome, Mayo Clinic, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/myofascial-pain-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20375444, Found online May 6, 2022
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