Have you ever noticed a stubborn knot in your shoulder that just won’t let go? Or a dull ache in your back that lingers no matter how you stretch? Chances are, you're dealing with a trigger point- a hyperirritable spot in your muscle that can cause discomfort both where it lives and in areas that seem unrelated.
At Interlude Wellness, we believe massage therapy should do more than just relax. It should help your body heal. That’s why we incorporate Trigger Point Therapy into many of our sessions, offering our clients a deeper, more targeted approach to relief.
What Exactly Are Trigger Points?
Trigger points are small, tight knots that form in your muscles due to overuse, stress, injury, or even poor posture. They restrict blood flow, cause muscle fibers to contract improperly, and often refer pain to other areas of the body.
That nagging tension headache? It might be coming from a trigger point in your neck or shoulders. That random ache in your leg? It could be connected to tension in your low back or hips. Our bodies are brilliantly interconnected, and trigger points are often the hidden culprits behind everyday discomfort.
How Trigger Point Therapy Works
During a massage that includes trigger point therapy, your therapist will locate these tight spots and apply focused pressure using fingers, thumbs, knuckles, or elbows. You might feel a momentary “good hurt” sensation. Similar to when you press on a sore muscle, but that discomfort is often followed by a wave of release and relief.
This sustained pressure helps break the pain cycle by:
- Increasing blood flow to the area
- Allowing the muscle fibers to relax
- Reducing inflammation
- Restoring natural movement
Is Trigger Point Therapy Right for You?
Trigger point work is especially beneficial if you’re dealing with:
- Chronic muscle tension
- Tension headaches or migraines
- Postural imbalances
- Repetitive stress injuries
- General muscular discomfort
Whether you're seated at a desk all day, chasing little ones around the house, or managing stress in your body in any number of ways, trigger point therapy can offer the relief you didn’t realize you needed.
Our Approach at Interlude Wellness
At Interlude Wellness, we customize every session to meet your body’s unique needs. If you’ve been feeling “stuck” in your body, let us know. We’ll incorporate targeted trigger point work to help release those deeper layers of tension.
This isn’t about pushing through pain. It’s about working with your body. using therapeutic techniques to bring ease back to your range of motion.
Ready to Feel Better?
Trigger point therapy is just one of the many tools we use to help you feel more at home in your body. Book your next session with us and experience the difference that focused, intentional bodywork can make.
Let your next massage do more than just relax you...let it restore you.
