Trigger Point Therapy: A Beginner's Guide

Trigger Point Therapy is a wellness modality that targets very specific points in your body. That’s because when we have problems in one area, they often lead to cascading pain responses. Read on to learn more.

What is Trigger Point Therapy? 

Trigger Point Therapy hones in on tight knots found in your muscles — called “trigger points” — and works to release them.
 
How do trigger points form? There are a lot of ways. Whenever a muscle becomes overloaded, fatigued, or has to overcompensate, this creates moments of high tension. In many cases, this creates knots, which can lead to pain, tenderness, and restriction of movement. These knots often end up causing pain in other parts of the body.
 
Trigger Point Therapy uses precise application of pressure to release these knots. It’s one of the best ways to directly affect your flexibility and eliminate points that give rise to chronic pain.

The Benefits of Trigger Point Therapy at Starling Holistic

I offer Trigger Point Therapy at Starling Holistic as one of many tools to make you feel your best. My Trigger Point Therapy sessions are tailored to you, unlocking the full potential of your body’s healing capabilities. The benefits that come out of these sessions include:

• Chronic Pain Relief: Our targeted approach helps alleviate long-standing pain.
• Enhanced Flexibility: Many clients notice an immediate improvement in their range of motion.
• Improved Muscle Function: Your ​muscles can function more loosely, enhancing daily performance and well-being.

How Trigger Point Therapy Works

Trigger Point Therapy is rooted in an intimate understanding of muscle anatomy and how our muscles communicate and interact. That’s why the process always begins with a discussion. This gives me insight into where pain is arising from.

We can manually press into knotted trigger points, which signals the brain to begin relaxing that muscle. As we break the cycle of tension and pain, the specific area eases into more comfort — along with all the areas connected to it.

Is Trigger Point Therapy Comfortable?

Working on trigger points can sometimes bring about fleeting discomfort. This typically happens while tense muscle fibres are being pressed on. That might cause a mild ache or tenderness. Very frequently, releasing a trigger point gives you a surge of relaxation and a diminishing of discomfort.

Combining Therapies for Holistic Healing

While Trigger Point Therapy offers profound benefits on its own, we can increase its effectiveness by combining it with Stretch Therapy and/or Deep Tissue Massage. This synergistic approach ensures a comprehensive healing experience, addressing muscle tension at every level and unlocking a new dimension of well-being.

Discover Trigger Point Therapy for Yourself

Are you ready to experience the transformative benefits of Trigger Point Therapy? Book your appointment with me today and start your path to a life free from pain and full of movement.