Trigger Point Therapy in Brentwood, CA

Trigger points—those hyperirritable spots in skeletal muscle that cause referred pain—require a completely different approach than general massage. After two decades of clinical practice, I can identify and deactivate trigger points with precision that comes from treating thousands of cases.

What makes trigger point therapy effective is understanding referral patterns. That pain in your forearm? Often comes from trigger points in your neck. Headaches? Frequently caused by trigger points in the suboccipital muscles or upper trapezius. I use Travell and Simons' authoritative trigger point charts, cross-referenced with your specific pain patterns.

My protocol: (1) Identify the trigger point through palpation and patient feedback, (2) Apply sustained pressure (ischemic compression) for 30-90 seconds until release, (3) Lengthen the muscle through stretching, (4) Address perpetuating factors through education. It's systematic, specific, and highly effective for chronic pain conditions.