Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Nailsworth
If you’re living with persistent shoulder pain, lower back pain, or tight muscles that keep returning, you may be dealing with a muscle trigger point.
A trigger point is a small, sensitive knot within a tight band of muscle fibre. It’s essentially a contraction that hasn’t fully switched off. When pressed, it may:
- Feel tender or sharp
- Restrict movement (reduced ROM)
- Refer pain to another area
This is why the place that hurts isn’t always the true source of the problem.
What Causes Trigger Points?
Common causes include:
- Desk posture and prolonged sitting
- Repetitive strain
- Gym overload
- Stress-related muscle tension
- Old injuries that changed movement patterns
Over time, short-term protective tension can become chronic muscle pain.
How Are Trigger Points Treated?
At Days Mill Treatments in Nailsworth, I use the Jing™ Method of Advanced Clinical & Sports Massage to assess posture, movement and tissue quality before applying precise trigger point therapy.
Treatment may include:
- Postural and movement assessment
- Sustained, gradual pressure
- Myofascial release
- Simple strengthening or mobility advice
The aim is not just short-term relief, but restoring healthy muscle tone and movement.
Calm. Clinical. Effective pain relief.
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