Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy
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Traditional Massage
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A therapist studies client’s history to evaluate and
deal with perpetuating factors
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A therapist studies client’s history to
determine contraindications
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Pain Pattern is used to determine which muscles
are most likely sending the pain pattern. In about
75% of the time these are some distance away
from where the pain is actually felt.
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Pain Pattern drawing to determine where
to concentrate treatment. This is usually
where the pain is felt.
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Range of Motion Testing is performed to identify
muscles that are likely to contain trigger points.
Muscles with trigger points are usually less
flexible. The release of the trigger point allows
muscle to regain its flexibility
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Range of Motion testing is rarely
performed
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Postural Evaluation is used to determine which
muscles may be tight, causing poor posture. Poor
posture is known to perpetuate trigger points and
pain.
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Postural Evaluation is rarely performed.
Specific evaluation of posture is not
generally emphasized in traditional
massage training. It may be learned in
continuing education.
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Treatment is performed in multiple positions with
the muscles on a slight stretch to aid in identifying
trigger points.
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Client treated in prone (on the belly) &
supine (on the back).
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Each person receives a Range of Motion
flexibility/stretching program.
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Occasional stretches are given
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