TRIGGER POINT THERAPY IN St. Gallen
A trigger point describes a punctual, nodular hardening within the muscle tissue, which is often sensitive to pressure and feels like a hard muscle knot.
Such trigger points form when individual muscle fibers – the so-called sarcomeres – do not fully return to their relaxed initial length after being tensed. As a result, these fibers remain permanently shortened and tense, which ultimately leads to the formation of the hardened area.
The locally increased muscle tension caused by trigger points not only causes pain directly at the affected area, but can also lead to radiating pain in more distant areas of the body, such as the back or abdomen.
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Nina Eugster
St. Gallen
Certified naturopath specializing in TEN & certified professional masseuse
Rose Gschwend
St. Gallen
Med. FA masseuse & craniosacral therapist
Michael Brändle
St. Gallen
Certified professional masseur
What are Trigger Points?
Trigger points are localized areas of muscle tightness that react painfully when pressed and often feel like small knots within the muscle tissue. They occur when individual muscle fibers fail to relax fully after contracting, remaining in a tense state.
How Does Trigger Point Therapy Work?
The primary goal of trigger point therapy is to improve circulation and stimulate metabolism in the affected muscle areas. Specific manual techniques are applied to release tightened muscle fibers, leading to pain relief and enhanced mobility.
Conditions That Can Benefit from Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger point therapy can effectively support treatment for a variety of conditions, including:
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Tension headaches and migraines
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Neck and shoulder pain
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Back pain
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Tennis elbow
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Sciatica symptoms
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Restricted movement or mobility issues
Procedure of a Trigger Point Therapy Session
At the beginning of the session, your therapist conducts a detailed discussion to understand your specific issues and treatment goals. Afterwards, targeted manual techniques are applied to the affected area. Your therapist exerts focused pressure on identified trigger points, effectively releasing muscle tightness and reducing pain.
Difference Between Trigger Point Therapy and Classical Massage
While classical massage primarily aims at overall muscle relaxation and general well-being, trigger point therapy specifically addresses localized muscle knots and their associated pain patterns.
Duration & Booking
A trigger point therapy at Origin Massage St. Gallen usually takes between 45 and 75 minutes. It depends on your concern how much time is needed. If you are unsure, contact us by phone +41 (0) 44 500 02 53, or by email info@origin-massage.ch, we will be happy to advise you.
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Classical massage
For normal tension without severe pain, book the Classic Massage.
Medical Massage
When you suffer from acute or chronic pain book a medical massage.
Sports massage
A massage with strong pressure. It can be used for the prevention and regeneration of the body before and after workouts.
Pregnancy massage
From the first month you can come to us for massage. The treatment is adjusted to the month of pregnancy.
Trigger point therapy
Pain points in the muscle are treated, which are often perceived as punctual hardenings and trigger pain.
Deep Tissue Massage
This involves working with a lot of pressure in depth and loosening fascia and muscles.
Lymphatic Drainage
In the case of swellings that occur, among other things, after operations or weakness of the veins, pregnancy, etc., the water in the tissues is eliminated more quickly here by lymphatic drainage.
Foot reflexology massage
The entire body can be influenced and brought back into balance via the foot reflex zones.