Trigger Point Massage

A "trigger point" is a tight area within the muscle tissue that causes pain in another portion of the body. A trigger point in the spinal area, for example, may produce referral pain in one's neck. The neck, now acting as a satellite trigger point, may then cause pain in the head. The pain may be anything from a sharp and intense pain to a dull ache.

Trigger point massage therapy is specifically designed to alleviate the source of one's pain through cycles of isolated pressure and release. This type of massage therapy has the recipient actively participating in the process through deep breathing as well as identifying the exact location and intensity of one's pain or discomfort.

The benefits of trigger point massage include releasing constricted areas in the muscles and relaxing the body, thus alleviating related pain. You can expect a significant decrease in pain after a single treatment. Receiving trigger point massage therapy on a regular basis may assist the body in naturally managing pain and stress due to chronic injuries.