What Are the Benefits of Trigger Point Therapies?
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Technique
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Trigger point therapy is a technique in which pressure is applied to muscular tissue. Massage and trigger point therapy can be used together.
Benefits
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Benefits range from pain relief and an increase in flexibility to an improvement in circulation, energy levels and immune system functioning.
Causes
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Common causes of trigger points include injury from an accident, poor posture and overuse. Trigger points can also occur from a birthing trauma.
Types
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Active trigger points cause muscular pain and refer pain to other areas of the body. Latent trigger points cause pain when compressed.
History
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Trigger point therapy was developed by Dr. Janet Travel in the 1940s. Trigger point therapy can also be called myofascial trigger point therapy.
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