Trigger Point Therapy is an excellent method for "erasing" tender muscular trigger points which are a source of muscular pain. Janet Travell, M.D., John F. Kennedy's primary care physician, was a pioneer in mapping of trigger points throughout the body. Myofascial trigger points are one of the primary pain generators responsible for spinal and joint pain. During your comprehensive evaluation we will check your muscles for trigger point activity and record them in your health record. During the rehabilitation process we will teach you how to erase these tender sources of pain with a tennis ball, theracane, or foam roller. When you become proficient in treating these painful trigger points, you can use this technique for the rest your life to self treat your spinal or joint pain. The beneficial effects of trigger point therapy on the body include removal of products of muscle metabolism that can build up in the muscles of the body, increased circulation, and increased flexibility in not only the muscles, but also In the joints.
Trigger Point Therapy also can help with muscle spasms as well as soft tissue injuries by Increasing Range of motion and reducing the overall recovery time by helping the body in the healing process.
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