How is trigger point massage therapy practiced?
Firm digital pressure clears the trigger point by repeatedly flushing the blood and accumulated toxins out of the trigger point. This creates conditions that foster healing. Superficial trigger points are treated first, applying 8 to 30 seconds of digital pressure. Reconditioning the muscle after the pain is reduced makes latent trigger points less prone to reactivate. The area is flushed with deep effleurage, pettrisage or friction massage therapy techniques. The therapist may return to same trigger point and repeat treatment 3 to 4 times removing, as much of the pain as possible. Ice can be applied after the session or recommend client to ice at home. Client must follow up with high intake of water to flush the toxins and a detox bath. This will eliminate detox symptoms such as headaches and fatigue. Following up with movement re-education exercises will integrate the changes into the nervous system.
