TRIGGER POINT THERAPY.
Deactivating the Source of Referred Pain.
Trigger points in one muscle can cause pain in an entirely different part of the body. We find and release them.
WHAT ARE TRIGGER POINTS?
Myofascial trigger points are small, painful areas within muscles caused by abnormal tightening of muscle fiber bundles. These hypertonic knots develop from overuse, injury, postural dysfunction, or stress — and they create a phenomenon called "referred pain," where a trigger point in one location produces pain in another.
A trigger point in the shoulder, for instance, can produce headaches. A trigger point in the gluteal muscles can send pain down the leg, mimicking sciatica. This is why many chronic pain conditions persist despite treatment — the source of the pain isn't where you feel it.
During trigger point therapy, your therapist applies precise, sustained pressure to release these hypertonic muscle bundles, eliminating both the local tenderness and the referred pain pattern. The result is immediate or near-immediate relief and restored range of motion.
COMMON REFERRED PAIN PATTERNS.
Trigger point therapy is particularly effective for conditions involving referred pain:
MORE THAN MASSAGE.
Trigger point therapy is not a relaxation technique. It is a clinical method used by therapists, physicians, and orthopedic specialists to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal pain. At Eclipse Wellness, we combine trigger point therapy with neuromuscular assessment to map your body's compensation patterns and treat the entire chain — not just the point of pain.
Sessions typically produce immediate relief. Many clients report restored range of motion and reduced pain after a single visit. Your therapist will recommend a treatment frequency based on the severity and chronicity of your condition.