Nowadays musculoskeletal disorders are one of the main causes of medical consultation and visits to physiotherapy clinics. Regarding its invasive treatment, Trigger Point Massage Therapy in Perth is one of the few invasive techniques in physiotherapy with which the best results are obtained when there is pain of myofascial origin.
This pain is caused by the appearance of sensitive nodules called trigger points that cause dysfunctions in our body. Probably, if you have ever gone to physiotherapy, you will have heard about these trigger points and their treatment with massage therapy. It is an invasive and innovative treatment with which very good results are obtained in the short term if applied appropriately. Next, we will explain in detail why it is a therapy that is being used more and more.
What is a trigger point?
The myofascial trigger point is a nodule that is palpable on the skin and is located in a taut band of muscle. This causes pain with a characteristic pattern and can be found around our entire body. Trigger points are described since they are always located in the same parts of the body. Where they are most abundant is in the back muscles because they are muscles with postural characteristics and they tend to fatigue more.
How do you know if the pain is caused by a trigger point?
If we press said nodule, the pain appears intensely at the same point, but if it is very sensitive, the pain may even reproduce in a distant place. This phenomenon is called the local spasm response and is also an indicator that the point is very active.
Myofascial pain causes weakness and restriction of movement, generating dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system such as back, shoulder, knee pain, headaches, etc. It is common for myofascial pain to be confused with pathologies such as tendonitis, migraine, vertigo, or fibromyalgia. This is because the referred pain patterns characteristic of trigger points can cause symptoms similar to pathologies that we already know.
Why a trigger point activated and what is are the causes?
Muscles are made up of many muscle fibers and these same fibers are full of sarcomeres, which are what allow contraction. During contraction, these sarcomeres shorten, when one or a group of them remain permanently shortened due to muscular overload, they cause the activation of the trigger point in the area. Consequently, blood flow, the arrival of nutrients, and the drainage of toxins are not carried out correctly in the affected area, which leads to inflammation and pain, locally or referred.
Possible triggers:
Physical factors: postural fatigue due to sustained postures. Direct or repetitive trauma or fatigue from repeated contractions when performing a repetitive action.
Emotional factors: stress, anxiety.
Visceral factors: stomach or liver problems due to poor diet or stress can activate trigger points in the upper back.
Benefits of Trigger Point Massage Therapy
Improves defenses and stimulates the immune system, thus avoiding infections.
Helps relax muscles, eliminating muscle contractures.
Helps detoxify the body, improving blood circulation.
Helps prevent aging.
Releases tensions by helping to release what is repressed inside.
It influences on a mental level, as it helps to have more clarity.
Helps balance brain neurotransmitters, ideal for the treatment of depression
Tones and provides flexibility to muscles
Stimulates the release of endorphins, helping to combat pain and providing a feeling of well-being.
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