Myotherapy - Trigger Point Massage
Myotherapy is 'trigger point' therapy. It involves pressing on small, constricted, sore points that trigger pain in areas away from the points. For example, a tense, painful knot of muscles in the neck might cause pain in the head, or trigger points in the thigh can cause problems and pain in the knee. Advanced massage techniques and dry needling as well as active muscle techniques are also used to aid the muscle release.
Myotherapy was developed by prominent physical therapist Bonnie Prudden in 1976 and based on the extensive studies of Doctors Janet Travell and David Simmons in the US.
It is believed that Trigger Points are created by injuries, muscle strain and emotional stress. Sometimes trigger points can lie dormant and don't cause pain until they are activated by physical or emotional stress.
To defuse "trigger points," pressure is applied to the muscle for several seconds by means of fingers, knuckles and elbows. The client may be asked to perform certain movements to enable the muscle release and corrective exercises will also be given.
Myotherapy was developed by prominent physical therapist Bonnie Prudden in 1976 and based on the extensive studies of Doctors Janet Travell and David Simmons in the US.
It is believed that Trigger Points are created by injuries, muscle strain and emotional stress. Sometimes trigger points can lie dormant and don't cause pain until they are activated by physical or emotional stress.
To defuse "trigger points," pressure is applied to the muscle for several seconds by means of fingers, knuckles and elbows. The client may be asked to perform certain movements to enable the muscle release and corrective exercises will also be given.
