Massage and Bodywork

Definition

Trigger Point Myotherapy, developed by Bonnie Prudden, is a hands-on therapy using thumbs, fingers, or elbows on specific points in tight muscles that cause local and/or radiating pain.  It is based on Dr. Janet Travell's research on Trigger Point and Trigger Point Injection Therapy (TPIT). Bonnie Prudden created this manual therapy to work on these trigger points without injections, so they could be released and therefore help to relieve pain. Trigger Point Myotherapy, uses firm pressure applied to a Trigger Point and is usually followed by massage and passive stretching.

General Benefits of Massage

• Gives a sense of well-being

• Decreases stress

• Decreases aches and pains

• Speeds up healing time after injury or surgery

• Helps prevent sports or movement injuries

• Increases relaxation

• Increases circulation

• Increases cellular detoxification

• Increases range-of-motion

• Relieves tension headaches