Trigger Point Therapy Perth
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Trigger point therapy is a hands-on physiotherapy technique used to relieve muscle pain, tightness, and referred pain caused by irritated muscle knots known as trigger points. These tight areas can cause pain locally or send pain to other parts of the body, even when there is no injury in that area.
What are Trigger Points?
Trigger points are tight, sensitive bands of muscle fibres that do not relax properly. They often feel like small knots within the muscle and can be painful when pressed.
A key feature of trigger points is referred pain. This means pain is felt somewhere different to where the trigger point actually is. For example, trigger points in the neck or shoulders can cause headaches, or trigger points in the hip can create lower back pain.
Trigger points develop when muscles are overloaded or stressed and do not recover properly.
What are the Benefits of Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger point therapy works by applying sustained, targeted pressure to the affected muscle fibres. This helps:
- Improve blood flow to the muscle
- Reduce pain signals sent to the nervous system
- Allow the muscle to relax and lengthen
- Restore normal movement and muscle function
As the muscle releases, pain often reduces and movement becomes easier. Treatment is always adjusted to your tolerance and guided by how your body responds.
Think of it like slowly loosening a tight knot in a rope. Once the knot eases, the rope can move smoothly again.
Find a Long Term Solution with Physio Pro
At Physio Pro, trigger point therapy is used as part of a structured physiotherapy approach. We focus on relieving pain while also addressing why the muscle became tight in the first place, helping you move better and reduce the risk of the pain returning.
Injuries and Conditions We Treat
Trigger point therapy is commonly used for:
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Lower back pain
- Hip and glute pain
- Jaw pain and facial tension
- Muscle tightness from sport or gym training
- Pain related to poor posture or desk work
For example, tight muscles in the upper neck and shoulders can refer pain into the head, contributing to headaches. Similarly, trigger points in the glute muscles can refer pain into the lower back or down the leg.
Our Approach to Physiotherapy
At Physio Pro, we take a hands-on, manual therapy approach to physiotherapy. Our focus is on reducing pain quickly while addressing the underlying cause to support long-term results.
Every treatment is personalised to your condition, movement patterns, and goals. We tailor your care to ensure you get the relief you need while feeling confident and supported throughout your recovery.
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What Our Customers Say About Us
I’ve seen a huge improvement in my mobility and pain levels, and I feel much more confident getting back to netball. The sessions were always supportive and motivating, and I never felt rushed.
Highly recommend to anyone looking for support through their rehab journey!
I've also referred other players from my cricket club who have all had excellent feedback!
Olivia was informative, gentle and genuinely attentive to my limitations. Her approach which included massaging, stretching and dry needling made a huge difference. Three months on, I’m completely free from muscle spasms and pain.
I can’t recommend her highly enough.
Olivia combines excellent manipulative therapy with practical rehabilitation support, and she has also guided me through hydro workouts when needed. I always feel listened to, supported and treated as an individual.
On the rare occasion Olivia is unavailable, the clinic has arranged for Chris to step in — another excellent practitioner who maintains the same high standard of care.
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