Triggerpoint Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy provides an effective method for relieving muscle hardening in the skeletal muscles. The focus of this therapy is on treating the underlying causes of these hardenings. The so-called trigger points are sensitive areas in the muscles that can be activated through targeted pressure.
The Effects of Trigger Point Therapy
This activation can trigger existing discomfort in those affected (the English word “to trigger” means “to provoke”). A remarkable feature of trigger points is that they not only cause local pain but can also radiate to other areas of the body. For example, a trigger point in the gluteal muscles can radiate all the way down to the foot. The therapy focuses on addressing the underlying causes of these hardenings in the gluteal muscles.
Trigger Point Therapy Can Have a Positive Effect on the Following Ailments
Chronic overload due to poor posture
Pain in the arm and hand, such as tennis elbow or golfer's elbow
Complaints in the shoulder, neck, and back
Headaches, migraines, and certain types of dizziness
Pain in the lower back and sacral region
