Trigger Point Massage
Targeted Massage Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy is a perfect complement to chiropractic care. While chiropractic adjustments mobilize joints, trigger point therapy loosens the soft tissues that surround and support skeletal joints. These soft tissues include muscles, ligaments, tendons, and fascia (a type of connective tissue).
Soft tissue injuries can be painful, create tension, and lead to loss of flexibility. Trigger point therapy is like hitting the “reset button” on an injury — reducing tension, restoring blood flow, improving flexibility, and relieving pain. It can make chiropractic adjustments easier and enable the results of the adjustment to last longer.
Benefits of Trigger Point Massage Therapy
- Relieves pain
- Reduces localized swelling
- Relaxes muscles, reduces spasms
- Lowers stress
- Increases blood circulation
- Improves flexibility & range of motion
- Rids body of toxins
- Enhances natural immunities
- Releases endorphins (natural painkillers)
When someone says,
“my muscles are all in knots”
they are likely referring to trigger points.
What is a Trigger Point?
Trigger points are painful nodules within the muscle tissue commonly found in the upper back, lower back, and gluteal muscles. These areas of tightness refer (or “trigger”) pain in another part of the body. For example, it’s common for trigger points in the shoulder muscles to cause pain up to the side of the neck, resulting in a headache.
Trigger points are a chronic problem, and many people have multiple trigger points in their bodies. Active trigger points can cause pain, stiffness, and tension, and can lead to loss of normal function.
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What to Expect During Treatment
Trigger point sessions are scheduled based on a referral from your chiropractor
Trigger point massage therapy sessions are usually scheduled in 15-minute increments adjacent to a chiropractic adjustment and focus on specific, targeted areas.
Treating trigger points involves unlocking the contracted muscle by applying pressure to cause a release. Once the muscle is relaxed, it must be retrained to maintain its full range of motion.
Many people experience pain relief during their first trigger point therapy session, while others require several treatments. Being sore for a day or two following a treatment is common.
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Why Choose Innovative Health?
Since 1987, we have been dedicated to providing exceptional health care to Central Wisconsin. Our team of skilled doctors offers a variety of treatment approaches and adjusting techniques tailored to your needs. Through ongoing education, we continuously improve our care to best serve you.
- Reputation for the very best care
- Four doctors on staff
- Open early and late to fit your schedule
- Private adjusting rooms
- On-site x-rays
- Advanced treatment options
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3 Steps to Feeling Better
Complete Evaluation
Your first visit will include a complete evaluation of your current condition. We will uncover the root cause and develop an appropriate treatment plan.
Effective Care
We don't do cookie-cutter care plans. Your care will be customized to you and may include a combination of therapies to deliver the best results.
Get Back to Life
Our goal is the same as yours—to help you restore your body to normal function so that you can go back to enjoying the life you deserve.
