From repetitive mechanical stress to poor posture at your work desk, there are many reasons for back and neck pain. However, there’s no reason to persist through this discomfort, waiting for it to pass. Trigger point therapy provides targeted treatment for these types of sore spots.

How Trigger Point Therapy Is Applied

A trigger point is a tight portion of muscle tissue that radiates to other parts of the body. For example, a point in your back may actually be linked to neck pain. The aching sensation and stiffness are due to the muscle reflexively misfiring or tensing up. 

Trigger point therapy applies cycles of pressure and release to switch off the trigger point. The patient remains clothed while the therapist works on the knot and surrounding connective tissues. As mobility increases and the muscle softens, pain disappears. Usually, multiple appointments are necessary, as the knot in the muscle needs to be worked out over time. This is especially true if tension has built up over years of misuse, such as due to repetitive motion on the job.

Why You Might Need This Therapy

Typical causes of trigger point pain include overuse of a muscle or an injury. Stress and anxiety can also lead to these types of issues. Trigger point therapy can address everything from a sore leg to neck pain, as it’s designed to address focused areas where muscle pain is localized.

Consult a licensed therapist or doctor of chiropractic care to provide this type of therapy for your back or neck pain management. They will know how to correctly pinpoint the knot and treat it without harming the muscle. 

If you have muscle knots and stiffness causing back or neck pain, trigger point therapy from The Healing Center can help. Located in Anchorage, AK, they help everyone from children to the elderly with aches and pains from many different causes. Since 2001, the practice has been under the leadership of Dr. Kevin Leach. He has a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis and is a member of the Alaska Chiropractic Society. Get a full overview of all their services, from rolfing to spinal decompression, online. For an appointment, call (907) 561-7041.