Trigger Point Therapy: The Missing Link in Muscle Recovery

If you’ve ever had a knot in your shoulder that just won’t go away, you’ve felt the effects of a trigger point. These hyper-irritable spots in muscle tissue can refer pain to other areas, limit movement, and cause chronic tension.

Trigger point therapy targets these points with direct pressure, massage, or dry needling to release the tight fascia and muscle fibers. The goal? Restore proper movement, reduce pain, and improve circulation.

A 2015 review in Current Pain and Headache Reports found that treating myofascial trigger points helped reduce musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction, particularly in the neck and upper back. At World of Wellness, we incorporate trigger point therapy as a foundational treatment for both acute and chronic muscular pain. It’s particularly effective when combined with chiropractic care or sports rehabilitation.

Trigger points often develop due to repetitive stress, poor posture, dehydration, or nutritional deficiencies. Left untreated, they can contribute to chronic tension patterns, nerve irritation, and limited range of motion.

Benefits of therapy include:

Athletes, desk workers, and anyone experiencing muscle stiffness can benefit from this therapy. Our practitioners often recommend complementary support, including hydration, magnesium supplementation, and InflamEze for inflammation support.

Trigger point therapy isn’t just about relieving tight muscles. It’s about restoring balance to your entire musculoskeletal system.