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All About Trigger Point Therapy

Ever had pain when you press on a specific area of your body?

It could just be a bruise, or it could be a trigger point. A trigger point is defined as a sensitive area in the muscle or connective tissue (fascia) that becomes painful when compressed. There are many ways to deal with them, but current fad in

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What is Trigger Point Massage Therapy?

Not to be confused with pressure point massage, trigger point is a special type of massage therapy that involves the manual manipulation of specific areas throughout the body (known as trigger points) to relieve myofascial pain. By stimulating these trigger points, it forces contracted muscle fibers to relax; thus, treating the problems associated with chronic muscle tension. To learn more

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