Trigger point massage is a targeted therapeutic technique that focuses on releasing knots or tight, hypersensitive areas within muscle fibers. By applying sustained pressure (often for 30–90 seconds) using fingers, elbows, or tools, it relieves localized muscle pain and "referred pain" (pain felt in other parts of the body).

Key Aspects of Trigger Point Massage

• Purpose: To alleviate muscular pain, restore movement, and release tension in the fascia.

• Technique: Therapists apply direct, sometimes uncomfortable, pressure to specific "trigger points" until the muscle releases

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• Referred Pain: A key feature is treating spots that cause pain to radiate to other areas (e.g., a shoulder knot causing a headache).

• Common Targets: Frequently used for chronic pain, tension headaches, sciatica, and repetitive strain injuries in the shoulders, back, and hips.

• Process: Often involves a mix of deep, focused pressure, followed by stretching and movement to fully relax the muscle.