Trigger Points
Trigger points are very sensitive, (often very painful) areas in a tight band of muscle. They are accumulations of waste products around a nerve receptor. This treatment is specifically to ease pain and help with mobility to a specific muscle. Often, the pain is “referred” i.e. the pain is in a different place from the trigger point.
Increased mobility to an area and pain relief a detailed consultation will take place before commencement of treatment to ensure this is the right treatment for you. When the therapist works on trigger points using pressure on a particular spot, pain will be felt for a short time, followed by relief.
This is NOT a relaxing type of massage! You will need to communicate with the therapist to indicate the presence and intensity of discomfort. This treatment may be incorporated in a deep tissue massage if relevant.