01/19/2026
⭐️Trigger point therapy targets painful "knots" (hyperirritable nodules) in muscles by applying pressure to release them, which helps alleviate chronic pain, headaches, and muscle tightness, improving circulation, mobility, posture, and reducing stress by breaking the pain cycle and restoring normal muscle function. Techniques include manual pressure, dry needling, and injections, offering benefits like better movement, reduced tension, and enhanced relaxation for athletes, office workers, and those with chronic conditions.
⭐️How it works
✨Identifies knots: A practitioner finds tight, tender knots (trigger points) in muscles, which restrict blood flow and cause inflammation and referred pain.
✨Applies pressure: Direct pressure (ischemic compression) is applied to the knot for 20-90 seconds, temporarily cutting off circulation.
✨Releases tension: When pressure is released, blood rushes back, bringing nutrients and removing waste, signaling the muscle to relax and release the spasm.
⭐️Key benefits
✨Pain Relief: Reduces chronic pain, tension headaches, back pain, and soreness.
✨Improved Mobility: Increases range of motion and flexibility.
✨Better Posture: Helps correct muscular imbalances that affect posture.
✨Enhanced Recovery: Speeds recovery from injury and reduces post-workout soreness.
✨Stress Reduction: Promotes relaxation, reduces anxiety, and improves sleep.
⭐️Common techniques
✨Manual Therapy: Using fingers, palms, or elbows for deep pressure.
✨Self-Massage Tools: Using tennis balls, foam rollers, or specialized rollers at home.
✨Dry Needling: A therapist inserts a thin needle to elicit a twitch response, releasing the knot.
✨Spray and Stretch: Cooling the area with a spray then stretching the muscle.
⭐️Who can benefit
Anyone experiencing muscle tightness or pain, including athletes, people with computer-related neck/back pain, and those with chronic conditions like fibromyalgia or myofascial pain syndrome
