Trigger Point Therapy

Precise, targeted pressure on muscle knots to release tension, restore function, and eliminate the referred pain patterns that can affect your daily life.

What is Trigger Point Therapy?

Trigger point therapy is a specialized technique that focuses on identifying and releasing "trigger points"—hyperirritable spots within taut bands of muscle fiber. These knots form when muscle fibers become stuck in a contracted state, often causing pain both locally and in seemingly unrelated areas of the body.

What makes trigger points particularly frustrating is their ability to cause "referred pain." A trigger point in your shoulder, for example, might cause headaches. One in your hip might create knee pain. This can make the true source of discomfort difficult to identify without proper assessment.

Our registered therapists are trained to locate these hidden trigger points and apply sustained, precise pressure to release them. As the muscle fibers relax, blood flow improves, metabolic waste is flushed away, and the pain—both local and referred—diminishes.

Benefits of Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger point therapy offers targeted relief for a wide range of conditions:

Pain elimination — Addresses the root cause of referred pain patterns
Increased range of motion — Releases restrictions that limit movement
Headache relief — Treats trigger points that commonly cause tension headaches
Improved posture — Releases muscles pulling the body out of alignment
Enhanced performance — Optimizes muscle function for athletes
Chronic pain management — Provides lasting relief from persistent conditions
Injury prevention — Addresses muscular imbalances before they cause problems

Common Conditions Treated

Trigger point therapy is particularly effective for conditions that haven't responded to other treatments. Common issues that benefit from this approach include:

Chronic headaches and migraines
Neck and shoulder pain
Lower back pain
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction
Sciatica-like symptoms
Repetitive strain injuries
Fibromyalgia
Sports injuries

If you've been dealing with persistent pain that seems to move around or doesn't respond to standard treatments, trigger points may be the underlying cause. Our therapists can assess your condition and determine if trigger point therapy is appropriate.

What to Expect

Your trigger point therapy session begins with a thorough assessment to identify problem areas. Your therapist will ask about your pain patterns, medical history, and daily activities that might contribute to trigger point formation.

During treatment, you'll feel sustained pressure on specific points. This pressure may initially reproduce your familiar pain pattern—a sign that the correct trigger point has been located. As the therapist maintains pressure, the muscle gradually releases and the pain subsides.

Some tenderness is normal following treatment, but most clients experience significant relief within 24-48 hours. Your therapist may recommend stretching exercises to help maintain the benefits between sessions.

Trigger Point Therapy Pricing

30 minutes $70.00

45 minutes $90.00

60 minutes $109.00

75 minutes $130.00

90 minutes $150.00

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Find the Source of Your Pain

Book your trigger point therapy session and finally address the root cause of persistent discomfort.

Schedule Appointment Call (613) 778-8621