What is trigger point massage?
A trigger point is a tender spot or as spot of extreme tightness in the muscle that may cause pain in other parts of the body. Some trigger points in the back and neck, for example, may cause headaches. Trigger points are caused by overuse, injury, or an imbalance in the strength of opposing muscles. Trigger point massage is designed to alleviate pain by applying isolated pressure to the source of the pain. Clients are encouraged to participate by breathing deeply and communicating with the therapist the level of intensity they are experiencing. Trigger point therapy is not supposed to be painful. Properly done, the therapist should just approach the threshold of pain and then back off.
