Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy:

Treatment for musculo-skeletal pain

             

What is Myofascial Pain?

MYO is muscle: FASCIA is the connective tissue that holds us together.  Myofascial pain comes from trigger points in muscles and the fascia that is interwoven throughout and covering them.

What are Trigger points?                                         

Trigger points are hypersensitive, tightened areas, known as taut bands, which can occur in any muscle.  Trigger points cause pain, tingling, burning, weakness and other symptoms.  They have a special property called referred pain.  This means that they cause pain right where t hey are AND pain in other areas. To see referred pain patterns and whether they match your pain click here.                                     

 

How do I know if my pain will respond to Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy?

Since as much as 85% of the pain people suffer from has a myofascial component, it is likely that you will have a decrease in pain and an increase in range of motion once treatment has started.  You may also have other underlying conditions that need to be addressed.  Since treatment of your muscles is very specific, your response can also help the therapist and your doctor to determine what other conditions are present that are causing you pain.

 What are Contributing Causes of Trigger Points?

Poor posture, overuse of muscles and prolonged immobility are perpetuating factors of myofascial pain and need to be evaluated and corrected.  We assess the ergonomics of your work station and make suggestions for changes.  Impaired sleep, postural imbalances, nutritional issues, allergies, and other issues relevant to muscular health are addressed.  These and other causes are discussed during treatment in order to obtain lasting relief from pain.       

 

 

 

 

 

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