What Is Trigger Point Therapy?

A trigger point is a tight area within muscle tissue that causes pain in other parts of the body. A trigger point in the back, for example, may produce referral pain in the neck. At Health 1^st of the Triad, we offer trigger point massage therapy which is specifically designed to alleviate the source of the pain through cycles of isolated pressure and release. In this type of massage for trigger point therapy, the recipient actively participates through deep breathing as well as identifying the exact location and intensity of the discomfort.

After forming, trigger points have two phases, active and latent (dormant). The active phase is the most painful and is the one which produces the unrelenting symptoms. This is the stage that motivates people to seek relief because the active trigger point hurts when pressed with a finger and causes pain around it and in other areas. Since a trigger point is an abnormal biochemical and mechanical area in contracted muscle tissue, the number and exact location on each person can vary. Since a trigger point is the contraction mechanism of the muscle locked into a shortened position, the trigger point therapy involves unlocking that contraction, leaving you pain-free.

If you think you may benefit from trigger point therapy, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at the office, visit www.hstriad.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Health 1^st of the Triad in Greensboro, NC, call 336-543-2231.