Different Types of Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger point therapy is a manual therapy that helps reduce pain, improve mobility, and increase flexibility by targeting so-called trigger points.

There are some different types of trigger point therapy, which we'll discuss below.

• Friction massage - In this type of Trigger Point Therapy, the therapist applies gentle but firm pressure to the muscles while rotating to ease tension and break up the trigger points in the muscles. So, if you need Trigger Point Therapy in Orlando area. I recommended High Expectation Massage.
• Dry needling - In this type of trigger point therapy, a therapist uses fine needles to penetrate the skin and stimulate the underlying muscles.
• Electrical stimulation - In this type of trigger point therapy, a therapist uses an electrical current to stimulate the muscles and break up the trigger points.
• Myofascial release - This type of trigger point therapy focuses on stretching the muscles to break up the trigger points.
• Hot/cold treatment - This type of trigger point therapy incorporates applying heat or cold to the muscles to reduce inflammation and increase blood flow to the muscles.
• Myofascial therapy - This type of trigger point therapy combines several massage techniques to break up the trigger points in the muscles and restore muscle mobility.