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Trigger Point Bodywork

What is Trigger Point Bodywork?

A trigger point is a collection of muscle cells that are in a continuous state of full contraction. They are often referred to as a "muscle knot".

Simply speaking - Trigger Point bodywork is aimed at removing these knots that are often found in taut bands of muscle and fascia.

These knots may be responsible for a large variety of physical problems. The treatment can be a combination of general massage (superficial and deep strokes) and localized pressure techniques to areas affected with knots. These pressure techniques are the most common method used to remove knots.

Once they are removed, it allows the affected muscle to return to a state of normalcy, (i.e. heal) which almost always results in greatly improved muscle performance, as well as reduction or total elimination of the referred pain.

Trigger points may develop as a result of sedentary lifestyle, injury/trauma, repetitive strain, or diet deficiencies. As well, over-exercising, skeletal abnormalities and day-to-day emotional stress will provide an environment, suitable for trigger points to form!

Trigger points can be tiny like a poppy seed or as big as a pea... sometimes even larger.

They do not necessarily hurt, unless of course you press on them. They do however, cause problems that may be difficult to figure out.

What can Trigger Point Bodywork do for you?

It can help you with treating:

Arthritis,Arm Pain/Numbness, Bladder Issues, Bursitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Chest Pain, Dysmenorrhea (Painful Menstruation), Foot Discomfort, Fibromyalgia, Frozen Shoulder, Genital Pain, Groin Ache/Pain, Hamstrings, Headache, Heartburn, Heel Spurs, Hip Flexors/ Hip Soreness, IBS, ITB (iliotibial band), Joint  pain/Stiffness, Knee Pain, Lower Back Problems, Migraines, Numbness/Tingling, Painful Intercourse, Plantar Fasciitis, Rectal Pain, Rotator Cuff, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Shin Splints, Sports Related Tendinitis, Tennis/Golfer's Elbow, TMJD, Upper Back/Shoulder, Vertigo/Dizziness.