Trigger point therapy is a specialized hands-on treatment that targets hyperirritable spots within tight bands of muscle tissue, commonly known as muscle knots, which cause localized pain and often refer discomfort to other areas of the body. These trigger points develop from muscle overuse, trauma, poor posture, stress, or compensatory movement patterns, creating areas of contracted muscle fibers that restrict blood flow, cause pain, and limit normal movement. Unlike general massage that addresses overall muscle tension, trigger point therapy uses specific sustained pressure applied directly to these problematic points to release the contracted tissue, restore circulation, and eliminate the pain cycle. Our therapists are trained to identify active trigger points through palpation and by recognizing characteristic referral patterns. 

Treatment combines direct pressure techniques with stretching, muscle energy techniques, and patient education on posture and movement modifications to prevent trigger point recurrence. We also address the underlying factors that created the trigger points in the first place, ensuring lasting relief rather than temporary symptom reduction. Whether you're dealing with chronic tension headaches, persistent shoulder and neck tightness, unexplained radiating pain, or muscle soreness that won't resolve with rest, trigger point therapy provides targeted relief that addresses the source of your discomfort and helps restore pain-free, efficient movement.