Trigger Point Massage
In trigger point massage, sustained targeted pressure is applied to specific points in the muscle. The technique is precise and focuses on individual muscle areas.
Duration: 30-60 min.
Intensity: Intense
Benefits
- Targeted pressure on individual muscle points
- Precise and focused technique
- Stronger pressure application
- Sustained pressure phases on selected muscle areas
- Soothing for localised tension
Trigger point massage: targeted work on myofascial pain points
Trigger point massage targets myofascial trigger points — sensitive spots within taut bands of muscle fibre that can cause local pain or referred pain when pressed. The technique uses sustained, targeted pressure on these points to release the tension.
What trigger points are — and how to recognise them
Trigger points are localised hardenings in muscle fibres that respond sensitively to pressure. A characteristic feature: pressure on the point can trigger “referred pain” radiating to distant body areas — for example, a trigger point in the shoulder may radiate pain into the arm or head. Some points also show a brief involuntary muscle twitch when pressed (a “local twitch response”). They often develop from overuse, poor posture or stress.
- Hardenings within taut bands of muscle fibre
- Characteristic: referred pain radiating to distant areas
- Sometimes a noticeable muscle twitch when pressing the point
What to expect
Trigger point massage is more intense and targeted than a relaxation massage. The therapist holds pressure on a point until the tension releases — this can take several seconds to a minute. The treatment can be intense. For persistent pain, see a doctor first.
- Very targeted, sustained pressure on individual points
- Intense — not a relaxation wellness treatment
- For persistent pain: consult a doctor first
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The information on this page is for general guidance only and does not constitute medical advice. For health-related questions, please consult a doctor.
