Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger point therapy is a manual technique in which pressure is applied to tender areas on the muscles known as muscle knots or trigger points. These sensitive spots can be latent, which means they hurt only at that specific point, or active, meaning that when pressure is applied, the patient experiences pain in other parts of the body as well.

By pressing on the trigger point, a therapist interrupts the neural signals that cause the muscle knot. This can eliminate pain, reduce muscle spasm, increase circulation and release lactic acid buildup, ultimately restoring balance and stability in the body. Patients who can benefit from trigger point therapy include those with arthritis, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, joint pain, menstrual cramps, muscle spasms, neck pain, sciatica, TMJ, tendonitis and whiplash.