Therapy appointments are no longer available at BodyWork Therapies due to relocation interstate.  However, the massage supplies side of the business is still open.  Please contact us at info@bodyworktherapies.com.au or place your order as usual through the website.  Thank you.

What is Trigger Point Therapy?

A trigger point is a small knot in a muscle which maintains a hard contraction on the muscle fibres connected to it. Often they feel like nodules or taut bands of fibres within the soft tissues. Trigger points form in muscles which have been overused or injured due to an accident or surgery. Common characteristics are increased muscle tension and muscle shortening. Increased muscle tension is the primary side-effect of trigger points and pain is the most common secondary effect. Trigger points can cause referred patterns of sensation such as sharp pain, dull ache, tingling, pins and needles and can feel hot or cold, They can also create symptoms such as nausea, ear ache, balance problems and blurred vision. For example, trigger points in the neck can often cause headaches, pain around the eyes and pain in the jaw, even though no pain is felt in the neck.

Trigger Point Therapy uses pressure at the site of a trigger point to release the contraction, increase circulation to the affected area and to stretch the affected muscle fibres. Trigger point massage is not a relaxing technique. It requires the participation of the client to communicate the presence and intensity of pain and discomfort. The therapist and client work together as a team to maximize the effectiveness of the treatment. Deactivating a trigger point gives relief from pain and allows the muscles to return to full function, although the number of treatments required to achieve this will depend on how long the trigger point has been present and how widespread the problem is.