Trigger points are grumpy little spots in a tight band of muscle tissue that hurts when you press on it.  With pressure, it can reproduce and confirm your symptoms. Fortunately, trigger point therapy is a type of massage that releases muscle tension to improve your symptoms. After identifying a trigger point, there are several techniques a a therapist can use to activate a relaxation response. Below are three benefits of trigger point therapy, and why you should consider it for your health. 

What Are the Benefits of Trigger Point Therapy?

1. Relieve a Variety of Symptoms

Trigger point therapy can be used to improve tension symptoms throughout the body. However, trigger point therapy can also improve tension symptoms from Parkinson’s Disease because it helps to relax muscle response. Many patients even experience an improvement in motor function. 

2. Experience Quick Recovery 

Since there is no equipment or tools used other than a therapist’s hands, there is virtually no recovery period. The pain problems are usually relieved quickly with only a minimal amount of discomfort.  The pressure is focused and should feel good or “therapeutically delicious.” Trigger point massage can look like a blend of physical therapy and massage therapy but can be as pleasant and as deeply relaxing as “feel-good” massage.

3. Enjoy Drug-Free Treatment

Unlike many other forms of medicine, trigger point therapy is drug-free, which means it won’t interact with other medications you may be taking. This aspect of the treatment means it complements medical treatments such as chemotherapy and surgical recovery since there is far less risk of infection and drug interaction. 

Whether you are living with ongoing pain, or you want to experiment with trigger point therapy as a secondary form of treatment, the team at Hands-On Health Massage & Physical Therapy can help. Since 2003, they have been helping clients with a commitment to creating a safe and pleasant environment. To find out more about what they can do for you, visit their website or give their office a call at (336) 906-2040.