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Trigger point therapy is a relatively new treatment for back pain is known as trigger point therapy. The idea is that some muscles are particularly sensitive to tension and strain and can cause painful flare-ups. Trigger point therapy is designed to lessen this sensitivity and reduce the frequency and severity of symptoms.

A myriad of professionals have used trigger point therapy, both within and outside the medical field. In the original article, we looked at trigger point therapy and its relation to a variety of conditions such as osteoarthritis and disc degeneration herniated disks, spondylosis, and herniated discs. There are more information on this subject by clicking on the appropriate links.

Trigger point therapy involves the application of pressure to specific areas of the body. A chiropractor might apply trigger point manipulation to specific areas of the lower limbs or other areas that are referred to as discs. Trigger point manipulations can also be administered by a professional physiotherapist. We will discuss trigger point manipulation performed by professional therapists within the context of this discussion. While trigger point manipulation by physical therapists or chiropractors is a valid option however, some practitioners in the UK and other countries have argued that physiotherapy is more effective in addressing some, if not most, pain complaints.

Trigger point injections have proved to be effective in relieving pain and enhancing mobility for patients suffering from conditions such as osteoarthritis, herniated disks, and spondylosis. However, reports from expert clinical trials of these injections indicate that a large percentage of patients experience little to little relief from pain or none whatsoever, following a single injection. These reports are a consolidated analysis of three trials which were conducted in the United USA, Canada, and the United Kingdom between 1993-1999. One trial was specifically designed to treat osteoarthritis. The other two were placebo-controlled trials that examined the effects of trps muscle spasms in diabetic nerve disease patients.

Trigger point injections are delivered by a professional, such as a chiropractic physician, or through the use of an automated device, like a TENS machine (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation). The injections help reduce inflammation and release pain-reducing endorphins and neurochemicals. The most frequent issue is how does the trptic chemical can reach the region of inflammation. Triggers are known to be all over the body and may be activated by localized cold, heat, electrical stimulation, or manual stimulation. This means that trps are able to be found anywhere along the length of the joint or muscle however they are most efficient in the in the axial direction. Trigger points in the cervical spine as well as the superior cervical spine, directly above the larynx and behind the neck, are commonly targeted.

A professional needs to access the trigger point in order to administer an injection. This is accomplished by with a specific device known as a punch-pump. A continuous stream of compressed air is delivered to muscles. This causes them to contract, relax, and then expand. It also triggers the release of neurotransmitters, hormones and chemical compounds like epinephrine or nor epinephrine. Injections of these sites have been proven to dramatically reduce pain, speed up hospital stays, improve performance and improve the quality of life for people with chronic diseases.

Trigger point injections are not used to treat acute pain because the exact site of inflammation may not be accessible by a qualified doctor. Instead Trigger point injections are often used to treat chronic pain due to inactivity or muscle stiffness, like those found in chronic arthritis and related conditions, tennis elbow swimmer's shoulder, bursitis, tendinitis, and many other joints and muscles in the body. Trigger point injections are effective in dealing with problems like Achilles tendinitis and bursitis (pain in joints), tennis elbow and other upper body injuries. Trigger point injections can also provide lasting results when treating injuries, keloid tears, Achilles tendinitis, bursitis tendinitis, and other sports injuries.

Trigger point injections are administered by a healthcare professional or at home under the care of medical professionals. The home treatment can also be effective, but many healthcare professionals don't recommend self-administration of Triggers. Medical professionals are in agreement that Triggers are extremely efficient and recommend using them only in conjunction with physical therapy and/or a comprehensive pain management program for maximum results. Physical therapy encompasses but is not restricted to, exercises, massages, stretching and other forms of physical activity that help the body learn how to heal itself. For a more comprehensive approach to pain management trigger point injections can be combined with other techniques for pain management.