Myofascial trigger points are hypersensitive spots in soft muscle tissue that are sometimes described as feeling like tender knots in tight muscle bands. In addition to causing discomfort and pain, often referred or radiating, irritated trigger point knots can restrict movement, cause muscle weakness and manifest in a variety of ailments, including tension headaches, tinnitus, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, low back pain, neck pain and decreased range of motion in the legs. Trigger points can cause pain, complicate pain and mimic other pain issues, as they often accompany chronic musculoskeletal disorders.

 

Trigger point therapy at Skinner Wellness targets these spots directly as part of a natural treatment plan focused on integrated wellness.