Trigger Point Acupuncture
A trigger point is defined as a hyperirritable spot, a palpable nodule in the taut bands of the skeletal muscles' fascia. When pressed upon, these trigger points will elicit a localized pain, or a referred pain away from the spot. The condition caused by one or more trigger points is called myofascial pain syndrome.
Some of the causes of trigger points are:
- Aging
- Bad posture
- Injury
- Lack of exercise
- Chronic stress
- Muscle overuse or repetitive strain
- Certain nutritional deficiencies
We use acupuncture to release these painful trigger points to provide pain relief and help restore function to the affected areas.