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Trigger Point Massage in Plano, TX | Relieve Tension, Release Knots, Reclaim Comfort
Trigger Point Massage Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy targets specific muscular knots also known as trigger points that form due to stress on muscle fibers. These tight nodules can disrupt the function of entire muscle groups, often leading to pain, spasms, and weakness. Common causes include overuse, injury, poor posture, muscular imbalance, or post-surgical tension.
Trigger points frequently affect major areas such as the lower back, neck, shoulders, arms, and hips, and may lead to radiating pain or restricted movement. Our licensed massage therapists are trained to identify and treat these problem areas, especially where stiffness, tightness, or limited mobility are present.
Using myofascial release techniques, they apply direct, focused pressure to release tension and restore balance. This approach helps alleviate chronic pain, reduce stress, and improve natural mobility and muscle function promoting long-term wellness.
What to Expect
Trigger Point Therapy involves applying isolated pressure and release techniques to target deep-seated tension within fibrous muscle tissue.
During a session, you may feel sustained pressure applied to specific trigger points for 90 seconds to as long as 3–5 minutes, depending on the severity and responsiveness of the tissue. This process helps improve blood circulation, restore range of motion, and relieve pain caused by tight muscle knots.
Techniques include:
- Manual pressure – direct, focused compression on trigger points
- Passive stretching – gently elongating the muscle to reduce tension
- Heat or cold therapy – applied to relax or reduce inflammation in affected areas
Why Trigger Point Therapy Matters
Trigger points can:
- Restrict blood flow to the muscle
- Lead to a metabolic crisis in muscle tissue
- Cause sudden, intense, radiating pain
- Disrupt daily function and posture
Benefits of Trigger Point Therapy include:
- Improved blood flow and oxygenation
- Better mobility and posture
- Enhanced sleep quality
- Reduced stress, tension, and discomfort
- Significant relief—even after just one session
Understanding Trigger Points
There are three types of trigger points:
- Active – cause pain at rest and during movement
- Passive – only painful when touched
- Satellite – develop near primary trigger points
Trigger points often result from:
- Tight muscles
- Poor posture
- Inactivity or overuse
- Stressful lifestyle
While not a cure, trigger point therapy is a highly effective, non-invasive way to manage chronic pain, improve quality of life, and restore muscular balance. Reclaim your body’s natural balance with personalized Trigger Point Massage Therapy in Plano.