Intro To Trigger Point Therapy

Voluntary skeletal muscles account for at least 40% of body weight and in any of our muscles, a myofascial trigger point can develop. Although there is not a perfect understanding of what a trigger point is, evidence suggests that they begin as a muscular strain, which become the site of sensitized nerves, increased metabolism, and reduced circulation. A trigger point can be caused directly by factors such as an acute weight overload, fatigue from overuse, chilling the muscle, or trauma. Indirect causes of trigger point development include other trigger points disrupting the proper functioning of the muscle and range of motion of the joint, arthritic joints, and emotional distress. When a trigger point is located in a muscle, that specific spot is being constantly stimulated by the nervous system despite the rest of the muscle being at rest. These trigger points cause the overall length of the muscle to shorten, weakening it and decreasing the range of motion of the joint.  To continue reading this article, follow this link: http://madisonctnaturopath.com/intro-to-trigger-point-therapy/

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