TRIGGER POINT THERAPY
Our expert physiotherapists use their clinical skills to establish your needs out of the session. Trigger point therapy may be used in combination with massage for deep tissue release and pain relief.
Benefits of Trigger Point Therapy in Physiotherapy
1. Pain Relief & Muscle Tension Release
- Targets tight knots (trigger points) to relieve chronic muscle pain
- Helps with neck pain, back pain, shoulder tension, and headaches
2. Improved Mobility & Flexibility
- Releases tight muscles and fascia, enhancing range of motion
- Restores natural movement patterns and posture
3. Faster Injury Recovery
- Reduces muscle tightness and nerve compression, aiding in injury rehabilitation
- Supports recovery from sports injuries, repetitive strain, and postural issues
4. Increased Circulation & Healing
- Stimulates blood flow to affected areas, promoting tissue repair
- Helps reduce inflammation and swelling
5. Use within Physiotherapy
- Trigger points can be released through massage or dry needling
- Release of trigger points work well alongside exercise rehabilitation, to create long lasting affects
- Helps prevent recurring injuries and chronic muscle imbalances
What are Trigger Points?
Trigger points are tight, hyperirritable knots in muscles that can cause pain, stiffness, and referred discomfort in other areas of the body. They often develop due to muscle overuse, stress, poor posture, or injury and can lead to restricted movement, muscle weakness, and persistent tension.
Trigger points are commonly found in areas like the neck, shoulders, back, and legs, contributing to conditions such as headaches, sciatica, and chronic pain syndromes. Trigger points can also develop in rotator cuff injuries, lower back pain, hip pain and surgical presentations.
Trigger point therapy, including manual pressure, dry needling, and massage techniques, helps release these knots, improve circulation, and restore normal muscle function.
Our physiotherapists in Auckland & Wellington specialise in trigger point therapy to help relieve pain and improve mobility.
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