Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy: A Gentle, Targeted Approach to Pain Relief

If you’ve been living with chronic pain, stiffness, or limited mobility—and conventional treatments haven’t helped—there’s a chance your muscles are holding onto more than you think. Surprisingly, there’s no mainstream medical specialty focused solely on muscle health, despite how many of us suffer from muscle-based pain.

That’s where Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy comes in. This gentle, highly specific form of manual therapy targets contraction knots (also called “trigger points”) that can cause pain, tension, and restriction throughout the body.

What Are Trigger Points? 

Trigger points are tight, irritable spots within muscle tissue that can form after:

• Injuries or accidents
• Repetitive strain or overuse
• Poor posture or body mechanics
• Stress, illness, or inactivity

Pain from trigger points is often referred—meaning you might feel it in one area, even though the root cause is somewhere else.

A common example? Chronic headaches caused by knots in the upper back or shoulders.

Who Can Benefit? 

Trigger point therapy isn’t just for athletes—but it can be a game-changer for them too. Take hamstring tightness in runners, for example: left untreated, it can limit mobility and increase risk of injury. Releasing those specific contraction knots can restore function and ease discomfort—often with immediate, visible results.

What to Expect During a Session 

Your session will always begin with a full health history and postural assessment, followed by:

• Gentle range of motion testing
• Targeted treatment based on your body’s unique needs
• Re-testing after treatment to assess your improvement

Despite what many assume, these sessions are not painful. Most clients report little to no discomfort—and many describe it as deeply relieving.

Benefits of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy

• Lasting pain relief
• Improved mobility and posture
• Reduced muscle stiffness
• Nervous system calming
• Better circulation
• Re-set neuromuscular patterns

You Don’t Have to Live With the Pain 

Whether you’ve tried everything or are just starting your healing journey, relief is possible—and it doesn’t have to hurt to get there.

To learn more or schedule your first session, contact Anita here.