Myofascial Trigger Point Release Therapy & Joint 'Prolo-Acupuncture'
A myofascial trigger point is a hyper-irritable contracted knot of muscle fibre within a muscle. These little hidden knots can cause big problems far and wide. Often a trigger point in part of the body can be causing pain somewhere seemingly unrelated. Finding and releasing these points can be very helpful in resolving chronic pain issues.
Dr. Janet Travell, MD is credited with defining trigger points and developing therapies to address them, which initially was largely done with injections. However, "dry needling" with acupuncture needles was eventually found to be just as effective and with the benefit that it was far less painful.
In a continuation of this work, Acupuncturist Dr. Mark Seem and others have pioneered trigger point acupuncture techniques, which are powerfully effective and in many ways more elegant than injection therapies. As acupuncture takes into consideration a more complete and holistic view of the acupuncture channel pathways and internal organs, it can be combined with trigger point release techniques which deeply effect and transform the body and person.
After a series of acupuncture sessions geared towards releasing trigger points and opening up proper acupuncture channel or 'meridian' flow, a patient's body, posture, and even mental state can become positively transformed.
Another fantastic technique is a type of 'Prolo-therapy' called 'Prolo-Acupuncture' which is done with acupuncture or 'dry needling' joints and ligaments instead of using prolotherapy injections, which can be painful and expensive. It has been demonstrated that lax ligaments in the joints can be firmed up and other joint issues can become fully healed with Prolo-Acupuncture techniques. These techniques can be especially effective for old joint injuries that never fully healed as well as receptive use problems. It can be a good idea to try Prolo-Acupuncture first as it often gives lasting relief after a small number of treatments or sometimes a single treatment.
Schedule a consultation today and begin to improve your body's structure and function.
Dr. Janet Travell, MD is credited with defining trigger points and developing therapies to address them, which initially was largely done with injections. However, "dry needling" with acupuncture needles was eventually found to be just as effective and with the benefit that it was far less painful.
In a continuation of this work, Acupuncturist Dr. Mark Seem and others have pioneered trigger point acupuncture techniques, which are powerfully effective and in many ways more elegant than injection therapies. As acupuncture takes into consideration a more complete and holistic view of the acupuncture channel pathways and internal organs, it can be combined with trigger point release techniques which deeply effect and transform the body and person.
After a series of acupuncture sessions geared towards releasing trigger points and opening up proper acupuncture channel or 'meridian' flow, a patient's body, posture, and even mental state can become positively transformed.
Another fantastic technique is a type of 'Prolo-therapy' called 'Prolo-Acupuncture' which is done with acupuncture or 'dry needling' joints and ligaments instead of using prolotherapy injections, which can be painful and expensive. It has been demonstrated that lax ligaments in the joints can be firmed up and other joint issues can become fully healed with Prolo-Acupuncture techniques. These techniques can be especially effective for old joint injuries that never fully healed as well as receptive use problems. It can be a good idea to try Prolo-Acupuncture first as it often gives lasting relief after a small number of treatments or sometimes a single treatment.
Schedule a consultation today and begin to improve your body's structure and function.