Trigger Points. A Step-by-Step Guide to Treating Chronic Muscle and Joint Pain

Doctors, manual therapists, physiotherapists, and massage therapists are already actively using trigger point techniques to relieve pain in muscles and joints. The methodology includes applying short repetitive massage movements to the trigger zones - tiny knots of contraction in the muscle tissue, where limited blood circulation and lack of oxygen cause pain. Massage increases blood circulation and oxygen saturation in this area and often brings immediate relief. The book presents various working techniques that help alleviate the patient's condition by reducing pain levels in the injured areas of the body.