Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy in St. Petersburg, FL
Are you wondering about Trigger Point Therapy in St. Petersburg, FL.? Trigger points are areas of muscle spasm or tightness. They occur because of irritation to the nervous system. A vicious cycle develops when nerves become irritated and muscles tighten up. Those tightened muscles can pull on the spine, causing the nerves that come from the spine to become irritated, which then makes the muscles tighten up, and so on.
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Location of Common Trigger Points in St. Petersburg, FL
More Information About Trigger Points
A Trigger Point (TrP) is a hyper irritable spot, a palpable nodule in the taut bands of the skeletal muscles’ fascia. Trigger points develop in the myofascia, mainly in the center of a muscle belly where the motor endplate enters (primary or central TrPs)[5]. Those are palpable nodules within the tight muscle at the size of 2-10 mm and can demonstrate at different places in any skeletal muscle of the body. We all have TrPs in the body. TrPs can be present in babies and children, but their presence does not necessarily result in the formation of pain syndrome. When it happens, TrPs are directly associated with myofascial pain syndrome*, somatic dysfunction, psychological disturbance, and restricted daily functioning.
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Aging,
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Injury sustained by a fall, stress, or birth trauma.
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Lack of exercise - commonly in sedentary persons between 27,5-55 years, of which 45% are men[9],
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Bad posture - upper and lower crossed pattern, swayback posture, telephone posture, cross-legged sitting
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Muscle overuse and respective micro-trauma - weightlifting,
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Chronic stress condition - anxiety, depression, psychological stress trauma,
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Vitamin deficiencies - vitamin C, D, B; folic acid; iron;
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Sleep disturbance,
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Joint problems and hypermobility.
Treatment of Trigger Points
Trigger Point Injection (TPI):
This is a procedure of inserting a small needle into the patient’s active TrP. The injection contains a homeopathic anti-inflammatory called Traumeel along with saline. With the injection, the TrP is made inactive and the pain is alleviated. Often, a brief course of treatment will result in sustained relief. Injections are performed by a licensed health care provider and usually take a few minutes. Several sites may be injected in one visit.
Home Therapies to Help Reduce Trigger Points
- If possible, everyday-life factors that arouse the emergence of a TrPs must be eliminated or reduced
- Posture training and education about postures and lifestyle
- Passive stretching and/or Foam Roller stretching, few times a day
- Self-massage, a few times a day, and especially Deep Stroking Massage, done rhythmically and in only one direction
- Strengthening: initially only isometric and then isotonic exercises
FAQ
WHAT CAUSES A TRIGGER POINT?
WHAT DOES A TRIGGER POINT FEEL LIKE?
DOES EVERYONE HAVE TRIGGER POINTS?
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU MASSAGE A TRIGGER POINT?
CAN TRIGGER POINTS GO AWAY ON THEIR OWN?
ARE TRIGGER POINTS KNOTS?
HOW DO YOU RELEASE A TRIGGER POINT AT HOME?
- Find the tight spots (odds are you won’t have to look too hard).
- Use your fingers (or tools like foam rollers and massage balls) to press firmly into the trigger points.
- Repeat for three to five minutes, ideally as often as five or six times per day.
WHY DO TRIGGER POINTS HURT SO MUCH?
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN TRIGGER POINTS ARE RELEASED?
DO TRIGGER POINT INJECTIONS HURT?
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF TRIGGER POINT INJECTIONS?
- pain or temporary numbness around the injection site
- discoloration or dimpling of the skin near the injection site
- lightheadedness or dizziness
- bleeding
DO TRIGGER POINT INJECTIONS WORK IMMEDIATELY?
ARE TRIGGER POINT INJECTIONS COVERED BY INSURANCE?
WHAT TYPES OF INSURANCE DO YOU CURRENTLY TAKE FOR YOUR PATIENTS AND WHICH INSURANCE PROVIDERS ARE ACCEPTED?
We accept most insurances . Currently we are in network with :
- Medicare (Federal Plan)
- Cigna (Medicare Advantage, Open Access Plan, HMO and PPO)
- Aetna (Medicare Advantage, HMO and PPO)