To achieve the maximum results in combination with the Myofascial
Trigger Point Therapy the following techniques are used:
  • Anatomy trains
  • Alexander technique
  • Muscle Energy Technique
  • Post Isometric Relaxation
Anatomy Trains
Anatomy Trains are Myofascial Meridians. The “meridians” allow for an overall movement
function (such as those you need to throw a ball), and they also have an overall postural
function.

The Anatomy Trains is a revolutionary concept. It is a pattern assessment tool and an
indicator of how pain travels. It offers an integrative approach to looking at relationships
in the body - and looking at the body as a whole.
For example: lack of balance in one muscle often causes compensation in another one. If
a muscle can’t elongate, the next in line must make up for it or pass the strain down the
line. Thus, one may find that treatment to other muscles of the line will very often turn out
to help the area that seems to be experiencing the pain.
Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique is a means of understanding coordination using one's body and
mind together, practiced by freeing posture and removing unnecessary tension.

Alexander Technique teaches how thinking becomes response in motion. It's possible to
learn to insert a new choice before reaction happens. This is taught by observing one's
own mannerisms while in motion, by training the kinesthetic sense - the sense of location
and effort. Of all the senses, the kinesthetic sense is often the most "taken for granted"
and habitually ingrained.
Muscle Energy Technique
Muscle Energy Techniques are used to mobilize joint dysfunctions of both the spine and
peripheral joints. When a joint becomes "locked up" or moves out of neutral position, this
technique can work well to restore proper joint space.

This technique is manipulative treatment in which a client, on request, actively uses his or
her muscles from a controlled position in a very specific direction against a distinct
counterforce provided by the therapist which will vary according to results desired and
condition of the client. Muscle Energy Technique can be used for a variety of reasons
including releasing tight muscles, mobilizing joints in which movement is restricted,
improving local circulation, "breaking down" tough scar tissue.
Post-Isometric relaxation
Post-Isometric relaxation stretching techniques in which a muscle group is passively
stretched, then contracts isometrically against resistance while in the stretched position,
and then is passively stretched again through the resulting increased range of motion.
This technique usually employs the use of a partner to provide resistance against the
isometric contraction and then later to passively take the joint through its increased range
of motion.
Pain Management Techniques