Trigger point therapy is one type of massage therapy that utilizes pressure to treat conditions in the body. Trigger points are painful, irritated, or sore areas that are located in tendons, muscles or ligaments. These spots are extremely sensitive and can cause extreme pain if too much pressure is placed on them. Trigger point therapy is a way to remove knots and decrease the pain.
Trigger point therapy is a method of using smooth and firm rubbing movements to loosen tight muscle knots. The masseuse will determine which muscles require exercised. The therapist will then place their hands over the muscles, making gentle rubbing and squeeze movements. This will warm the area and release any tightness. Trigger point massages, then slow and firm rubbing to stimulate each point.
Trigger point therapies can be utilized to treat a range of conditions. Some of the commonly asked for ailments are tennis elbow as well as carpal tunnel syndrome bursitis, shoulder and neck pain and frozen shoulder. Trigger point therapy treats all these conditions through gentle rubs, targeting tight spots, and warming up the region. Massages using trigger points help alleviate pain by relaxing muscles that are tight and releasing the tension in them. It also helps to increase blood flow, decrease swelling and inflammation around the trigger points, and assists to speed the healing process.
Trigger point massages don't just relax the muscles but also the tissue around them. This allows the therapist to have more time to pinpoint the primary reason for the issue. Trigger point therapy is a method of stretching out knots in the muscles that are tight, by softening and breaking the fibers that connect the muscle fibers. This way, the muscle fibres can be stretched out, lengthened , and relieved of tension, and thus helping to restore the tissue back to its healthy condition.
Massages at Trigger Points can ease the pain and increase blood flow. Trigger points can increase the range of motion, decrease inflammation, stiffness, improve the flexibility and range of movement, and relieve pain. Trigger point therapy is typically recommended to patients suffering from discomfort in their wrists, hands or elbows. Trigger point therapy has also been found to aid in the elimination of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Trigger point therapy can be performed in two ways. The first is to focus on tight muscle knots. Trigger points that aren't targeted in the right areas can cause more pain, or worsen the problem. Trigger point therapy is based on using long strokes, soft friction and strong pressure to help relax knotted and tight muscle fibers. Longer strokes are more efficient because they reach into the muscle fibers. Gentle friction can be beneficial since it breaks up adhesions (muscles are made up of many tiny adhesion units, referred to as myofascial bonds) and eases tension. Trigger point massages can be beneficial in cases where scar tissue or knots are difficult to access. Massages that target deep tissue are also effective for all muscle types.
Trigger point therapy may also be used to ease discomfort. This is done by allowing trigger points to release tension. It works in the same way as acupuncture, only hands are required. Massages using trigger points can help ease tension in tissues and muscles which allow the muscles to heal. To relax and build the muscles and tissues trigger point massages can be used in conjunction with other kinds of massage. They are great for treating chronic muscle tension, pain, and spasms, as well as general lower back pain.
Trigger point therapy is very beneficial, but like any other type of massage, it is essential to find a qualified, experienced massage therapist. There are a myriad of trigger point massage methods available and learning about the vario