MUSCLE SPASM & TRIGGER POINTS

Muscle Spasm & Trigger Points

Treating Muscle Spasm & Trigger Points

Trigger points are most commonly the result of overuse or trauma to the muscle. The pain may be acute (from overloading the muscle when taking on unexpected weight) to chronic abuse to the muscle that is repetitive strains (typing or postural problems such as, hunched, rounded shoulders or weakness of the core stabilizing muscles).

Your chiropractor will check for trigger points in relevant muscles by using their hands and feeling for nodules in the musculature.

Person with Muscle Spasm & Trigger Points

Trigger points are treated using pressure and when pressure is applied to the trigger point, oftentimes tenderness and pain can radiate into a distant part. When the doctor uses the finger and thumb method, it allows immediate feedback on how the muscle is responding. Pressure will continue to be applied for a few seconds until the trigger point disappears and the muscle relaxes.

At Pure Health Chiropractic & Wellness, chiropractic, massage therapy and acupuncture have all been used to effectively treat the trigger points.