The shoulder joint relies more on muscle than bone and ligament support to hold it together. It is what gives the arm its range of motion. With that being said, the muscles have to work properly. The effect of tight and knotted muscles, also known as trigger points, in the shoulders can be very painful and function-limiting. Trigger points cause pain and stiffness in different regions of the shoulder, and these symptoms can travel to other parts of the body, such as the spine. Tension can ... [Read More]
Trigger Point Therapy
Different Types of Dry Needling Techniques
Dry needling is a slightly invasive therapy that was originally inspired by acupuncture, and it is a very popular pain-relief treatment provided by trained physical therapists. It involves gently inserting hair-thin needles into the skin for the purposes of relieving tension and pain. The needle is called “dry” because it is not an injection-based type of needle. There are actually several different types of dry needling techniques, and your physical therapist will recommend and administer ... [Read More]
How Can Trigger Point Therapy Help with Your Chronic Pain?
Approximately 50 million Americans are in chronic pain, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Pain that is acute (sudden) can become chronic without proper pain management, and this usually involves a combination of traditional and interventional treatment methods. Chronic pain can be caused by tight muscles resulting from a sudden injury, a repetitive injury that developed at work or during a hobby, or a strenuous activity that overloaded your muscles. These ... [Read More]
What is Trigger Point Therapy?
A lot of people are looking for alternatives to medication. There are several treatments designed to alleviate body pain, for instance. These are techniques to treat pain without the use of painkillers or other drugs. If you are feeling nagging pain in specific areas of your body, there may be trigger points causing the pain. Fortunately, trigger point therapy can help. Trigger Point Therapy Trigger points are places in your muscles that are strained due to continuous pressure on them. When a ... [Read More]
Benefits of Trigger Point Therapy
Many of the millions of American who suffer from chronic pain but don’t want to rely on opioids or other risky pain management treatments are finding relief in trigger point therapy. In fact, many physical therapists have incorporated trigger point therapy into their treatment plans for those suffering from both chronic and acute pain and certain medical symptoms and conditions. Never heard of trigger point therapy? Know the benefits and determine if trigger point therapy could be right for ... [Read More]
