We’ve all felt them — those tight, tender spots in the muscle that just won’t let go. People often call them “knots,” but in massage therapy, they’re known as trigger points.
At Profusion Infusion, we use trigger point therapy to release these stubborn areas, reduce pain, and restore natural movement.
🌿 What Are Trigger Points?
Trigger points are sensitive spots in muscle tissue that can cause pain not only where they’re located, but also in other parts of the body. For example:
- A trigger point in the shoulder can create headaches.
- A trigger point in the lower back can cause discomfort down the leg.
This “referred pain” is what makes trigger points so frustrating — and why targeted therapy is so effective.
💎 Benefits of Trigger Point Therapy
- Relieves Muscle Knots → releases built-up tension
- Reduces Pain → addresses both local and referred pain
- Restores Mobility → improves range of motion in stiff muscles
- Supports Posture → reduces strain from repetitive movements or desk work
- Enhances Circulation → allows blood and oxygen to flow back into restricted areas
🌸 Who Can Benefit?
Trigger point therapy is especially helpful for:
- People with tension headaches or migraines
- Office workers with tight shoulders and neck
- Athletes with repetitive strain or overuse injuries
- Anyone experiencing stubborn “knots” that don’t respond to stretching
🪷 What to Expect in a Session
- The therapist applies focused, sustained pressure directly to the trigger point.
- Pressure may feel intense but should release into a sense of relief.
- Breathing and communication are encouraged throughout to maximize results.
- Sessions often blend trigger point work with other techniques like deep tissue or stretching.
✅ Key Takeaway
Trigger point therapy goes beyond surface relaxation. By releasing knots at their source, it relieves pain, restores natural movement, and helps you feel freer in your body.