If you are looking for more information on trigger point therapy then, you’ve come to the right place.
Introduction To Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy
Any surgeon will tell you that trigger points are those spots or areas on the skin and in the muscle that, when activated or stimulated, causes pain and a radiating, throbbing impulse to distant areas also. However, in the world of alternative therapy, the term trigger point gets a whole new, more comprehensive definition. Trigger points, also known as muscle knots, are those areas of tenderness in a muscle that represent the problem areas associated with pain and debilitating illness. Trigger point therapy is a branch of alternative medicine that deals with the correct stimulation and treatment of pain associated with trigger points in the body.
History Of Trigger Point Therapy
Example Of A Trigger Point Therapy Tool Called TheraCane
Trigger point therapy, also called myofascial trigger point therapy, was first introduced to the world by the American doctor, Dr. Janet Travel. Invented in the 1940s, trigger point therapy can be considered to be a fairly young area of alternative medicine, but the positive results that have been experienced by patients all over the world have lead to some encouraging growth and an increasing amount of interest in this field.
Dr Janet Travels divided trigger points into two types: active and latent trigger points. Pressure is applied on the trigger points in order to relieve the pain which is associated with debilitation and illness.
How Does Trigger Point Massage Therapy Work?
Trigger Points For Back Muscles
In the current scenario, most illnesses are caused by stress, bad posture and over exertion. These can lead to formation of muscle knots, or trigger points, which then lead to pain and illness. Swelling and stiffness are also often caused along with severe pain. Trigger point therapy is used with or without massage therapy in order to eliminate the pain. Increased flexibility, muscle coordination and an increased range of motion are all beneficial side effects of trigger point therapy. Pressure is applied in a systematic manner on all the identified trigger points over a course of a few appointments. Trigger point therapy aims to release myofascial tension.
Who Should You Look For?
Only a qualified professional with good credentials and a solid reputation should be consulted. A good, experienced physician with a successful practice will be better able to identify correctly and to locate trigger points more easily without wasting time and undue effort. He or she will have a thorough knowledge of the human anatomy and of the neuromuscular physiology. He or she will use a combination of massage, stretch and spray techniques to provide relief and to continue with the therapy sessions till required.
The Advantages Of TPT
Trigger Point Neuromuscular Therapy
There are many advantages of this form of therapy. These are:
• Resolution of the source of pain from its root, rather than just the symptomatic relief provided by allopathic medicines.
• Enhanced circulation and blood flow throughout the body.
• Decreased stiffness in the muscles.
• Decreased pain.
• Improved posture with patient education and continued assessment.
• Provision of relief from tension and muscle pain.
Trigger point therapy, like many other types of alternative medicine, has not found universal acceptability, especially with the physicians who practice allopathic medicine. However, Dr Travels has published well over forty well researched papers on the subject, and the results show for themselves how successful this therapy is.
