Trigger Point Therapy (60min)

Service Description

Trigger points are tight tender spots in a muscle that cause referred pain. Referred pain, is pain felt in an area located away from the trigger point. This is known as a pain pattern. Therapists use these patterns as road maps to find the trigger point responsible for creating the pain. When a trigger point is located pressure is applied to the area followed by a series of stretches to elongate the affected area helping the muscle return to normal function. (When the pressure is applied it is a little painful but worth it). Some applications for this massage; back pain, headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain, jaw pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, hand and arm pain, repetitive use injuries, pelvic pain, sciatic pain, leg and knee pain, frozen shoulder. 60 min: $85 (initial visit - body work done on the specific areas of pain for the entire visit)