Benefits of Trigger Point Therapy

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Lasting Pain Relief

Achieve lasting relief from persistent pain and improved mobility with expertly tailored Trigger Point Therapy. Through precise and focused care, you can experience improved flexibility, reduced pain, and an increased range of motion in just a few sessions.

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Get Results

  • Increase Flexibility

  • Quickly Reduce Pain

  • Improve Posture

An anatomical human body with the muscles from a posterior view from the mid back up. The 'X" indicated where a trigger poin is and the 'red areas" indicate where the pain is felt. The 'X' is on the trapezius muscle and the red is on the neck

Targeted Release

Trigger Point Therapy effectively targets specific areas of tension, known as trigger points. These points can cause pain, discomfort, and limited range of motion. By applying focused pressure, this therapy facilitates the unwinding of muscle tension, paving the way for improved flexibility, pain reduction, and lasting results.

  • By releasing tension in the muscles, trigger point therapy helps to reduce pain and discomfort, especially beneficial for chronic pain conditions such as lower back, knee, or neck pain.

  • When muscles are tight and tense, they can limit range of motion. Trigger point therapy improves flexibility and mobility, allowing for a greater range of motion and easier movement.

  • By releasing muscle tension, trigger point therapy improves flexibility, and strength, thus enhancing athletic performance and reducing recovery time.

  • Ensuring long-term comfort and optimal posture, this method offers more than just immediate relief. By addressing the root causes of pain, it leads to lasting health benefits, preventing future discomfort and aligning the body for better physical function.

Sylvia Chrisney performing manual therapy on a client. She is using her elbow on the client's glute while the client lies on a red treatment table. Anatomical charts can be seen hanging on the wall in the background.

75% of the time, Trigger Points are the primary cause of pain.

— Dr. Janet Travell

Researcher and Author of Myofascial Pain & Dysfunction

The Science Behind Trigger Points

Referred Pain Explained

The pain you feel is often not at the actual site but referred from elsewhere. Dr. Janet Travell in 1942 introduced 'trigger points' to describe these key areas responsible for pain. About 75% of pain complaints originate from such points, arising from muscle issues like overuse, injury, poor posture, or emotional stress.

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Technique and Benefits

Trigger Point Therapy employs a technique similar to deep tissue massage but is more precise and intensive. As a neuromuscular technique, it applies targeted pressure to effectively relieve pain. This method releases tension through interaction with the nervous system, effectively breaking the cycle of referred pain and addressing the root cause for comprehensive pain management.

Your Treatment Experience

Sylvia Chrisney a neuromuscular therapist located in Arcata is doing treatment on the head and nack of a patient who is laying down on the treatment table, Sylvia is wearing green scrubs.

    • Hydrate well and eat a light meal before your appointment.

    • Refrain from pain medication on the day of your therapy.

    • Wear comfortable attire suitable for a fully clothed session.

    • Plan a day of rest post-session to maximize benefits.

  • Your session begins with a comprehensive intake about your past injuries and current pains, followed by an assessment of your movements to identify imbalances. The sessions focus is on precisely targeting muscle points linked to your pain, intensely concentrating on the source to release deep-seated tension.

  • Post-therapy, expect a week of recalibration and adjustment, potentially even some soreness. Improvements in pain should be evident within days, with a significant reduction over a couple of weeks. Consistent sessions lead to sustained relief, gradually extending pain-free periods until full resolution.