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What is meant by the term trigger point therapy?
Despite the name, trigger point therapy actually has absolutely nothing to do with a gun. In this case, a "trigger point" is a muscle or other part of the body that is stressed and much overused. Trigger point therapy stresses care for that particular place.
How does trigger point therapy work?
Trigger point therapy is said to interrupt the neural signals that cause both the trigger point and the pain. The object is to eliminate pain and to reeducate the muscles into pain-free habits.
Trigger point massage and myotherapy are similar to what other form of therapy?
Trigger point massage and myotherapy are similar to neuromuscular massage.
What is meant by trigger point therapy?
Trigger point therapy is a bodywork technique that involves the application of pressure to tender muscle tissue in order to relieve pain and dysfunction in other parts of the body.
How does the medical establishment view trigger point therapy?
In the traditional medical community, trigger point therapy is viewed as a complement to treatment. Patients are referred by a variety of health professionals including psychiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, and anesthesiologists.
What are the 3 types of contraindications In Massage therapy?
embolism, fevel, lice, and contagious disease would all be absolute contraindications, while strains, sprains, broken bones, and open wounds would be local contraindications.
How do you treat Femoral triangle pain including knots on all Adductor muscles?
trigger point therapy
What are the risks from a vena cava filter?
Use of a VCF is primarily indicated if there are contraindications for anticoagulation therapy.
How does trigger point therapy release muscles?
Trigger points are small nodules in the muscle that induce a spasm cycle that can be undone by releasing the trigger point. Pressure is applied to the trigger point and the client usually feels referred pain somewhere else than where the pressure is being applied. A series of gradually increasing amounts of pressure are applied to the trigger point by the massage therapist until it 'dissolves' and then stretching is used to help flush the area.The way you know you have a trigger point is if pain is referred elsewhere. This can mean a headache in the front of the head, which is usually referred by the trapesius muscles. Headaches can also be caused by SCM (in the neck). That's why if you've had a relaxation massage and have a headache after, a trigger point was likely activated and not released. (Trigger point was activated, and then pain is referred to another area)After trigger point therapy it is normal to feel sore around the area for a day or two. Drinking a lot of water and taking epson salt baths can help.
What was Travell's treatment?
Travell's therapy called for the injection of saline (a salt solution) and procaine (also known as Novocaine, an anesthetic) into the trigger point.
What is a trigger point in massage therapy?
when applies concentrated finger pressure to tender areas in the muscle in order to break the cycle of spasm and pain.
What has the author Valerie DeLaune written?
Valerie DeLaune has written: 'Pain relief with trigger point self-help' -- subject(s): Alternative treatment, Chronic pain, Pain, Massage therapy, HEALTH & FITNESS / Exercise, HEALTH & FITNESS / Pain Management, HEALTH & FITNESS / Alternative Therapies, Self-care, Health, Exercise therapy, Popular works, Diet therapy 'Trigger point therapy for repetitive strain injury' -- subject(s): Alternative treatment, HEALTH & FITNESS / Pain Management, Overuse injuries, Pain, Treatment, Massage therapy, Self-care, Health 'Trigger point therapy for foot, ankle, knee, and leg pain' -- subject(s): Alternative treatment, Pain, Diseases, Leg, Chiropractic treatment, Handbooks, manuals, Foot, Self-care, Health, Ankle, Knee, Massage therapy
