Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy:

Treatment for musculo-skeletal pain

             

What is Myofascial Pain?

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

What are Trigger Points?

Myofascial Trigger Points are hyper-irritable tight nodules (knots) in taut bands of muscle. These spots are painful when you press on them and they also refer or "trigger" pain to other seemingly unrelated distant  predictable patterns specific to each muscle. Trigger Points cause pain, tingling, burning, weakness and other symptoms. The actual trigger point can be far from the location of the pain. This makes it difficult to identify  the actual CAUSE of the pain by someone that is unfamiliar with the documented pain pattern. To see the referred pain patterns and whether they match up with the pain you are experiencing

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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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