Even if you haven't heard of "trigger points," you probably still know what they is. Basically a fancy way of saying a muscle knot or kink, trigger point therapy refers to easing pain in an area on ...

Trigger point release may be done with the practitioner’s hands, as a type of massage treatment, or by using small needles, known as dry needling. It can help relieve pain and other symptoms. Trigger ...

Myofascial pain management and trigger point therapy represent a dynamic field aimed at alleviating neuromuscular pain stemming from hyperirritable nodules within taut muscle bands. Current ...

What is the relationship between myofascial trigger points and migraine headaches? What role do trigger points play in therapy?—MOLLY HOGAN, NP, Sausalito, Calif. Myofascial trigger points are thought ...

Acupuncturists who wish to fully integrate dry needling into their practice should ensure they have training in its specific ...

The trapezius is a large band of muscles across the back, shoulders, and neck. Trigger points are raised spots along a band of muscle. They can be caused by exercise, inactivity, or poor posture, like ...

Over the past few years of reviewing health and fitness products, I’ve tested over a dozen different massage guns. While they all have the same function — percussive therapy — there are subtle ...