How to Use Trigger Point Therapy to Ease Pain

Even if you don’t realize it, the pain you experience throughout the body can be due to trigger points. Trigger point therapy is one of the most effective ways to address this issue. Not only can our team at RCMC Chiropractic Center provide this service, but you can also do some of the therapy yourself at home. Learn more in this guide.

What Exactly Are Trigger Points and Why Should They Be Addressed?

Trigger points are basically lumps in different areas of your fascia or muscles. When there is tension or tightness in an area, it reduces the flow of blood to that area, meaning that it’s not getting the oxygen it needs. When this occurs, there is a buildup of waste, which causes the area to tighten further.

Trigger points must be addressed as soon as possible for a couple of reasons. One is simply that they lead to pain – not only in that area but it can radiate to other areas. Another reason is that the cycle of tightness and waste buildup will continue and worsen over time. The sooner these trigger points can be addressed the better.

How to Use Trigger Point Therapy for Pain

Trigger point therapy is simply about releasing the buildup. To release them, you will need to feel along your muscles for knots. When you find one, apply pressure with your hands or a tennis ball for about 30 seconds. This may seem very simple and, to some degree, it is.

This process can help with minor trigger points and help you achieve some level of relief. However, it’s often best to visit a chiropractor for this therapy, as well, since they can help with more severe trigger points. Through trigger point therapy in the office and completing it at home, you can achieve much more thorough relief.

Schedule Trigger Point Therapy in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Would you like to learn more about trigger point therapy or experience the benefits for yourself? Call RCMC Chiropractic Center today at (909) 945-5072 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.