Pain in back and neck muscles is pretty much par for the course when it comes to computer work.

Rounded shoulders, turtled head and a concave chest are all signs of poor desk posture.

What you may not realize is that all the accompanying aches and pains are most likely caused by trigger points.

What are trigger points? They’re tiny areas of spasm in the muscles, and they’re as common as cell phones, but a lot less useful.

Trigger points most frequently cause pain in back and neck muscles, but the trouble can show up anywhere in the body.

In fact, the vast majority of muscle pain is due to trigger points, not things like accidents or injuries.

Neuromuscular therapy, aka trigger point massage, was developed specifically to tackle trigger point pain.

The most common muscles that develop trigger points due to poor desk posture are the traps and rhomboids in the back, and the pecs on the front of the body.

Trigger points in the rhomboids can make the area next the shoulder blades very tender, or it may feel like a burning sensation.

You may also hear crunching or snapping when you move your shoulder blades.

The traps are also located in the back and their trigger points can also cause a burning sensation that extends across the back.

The pecs are the big muscles of the chest. Trigger points in the pecs can spans the chest and may even go up into the shoulder and down the arm all the way to the elbow.

While other, more serious causes of chest pain should be ruled out by a doctor, most chest pain is not due to issues such as heart trouble. It’s trigger points.

Other causes of trigger points in these muscles besides too much time sitting in front of a screen include stress, falls, whiplash, and certain sleeping positions, such as lying on your stomach.

Worse, trigger points can activate other trigger points, creating a vicious cycle and making you miserable.

Standard medical treatment for back pain includes pain pills and surgery, but trigger point therapy offers safe, drug-free, 100% natural, long-lasting relief.

Neuromuscular massage works even if the problem has been troubling you for months or even years.

No matter if the problem area is in your neck, back or anywhere else, a single session can be all you need to experience total relief.

Regular appointments are also available for those with recurring issues.

The Back & Neck Relief Center (aka Massage Revolution) is the largest trigger point massage treatment center in Los Angeles and the world.

Massage Revolution accepts PPO insurance, and member savings plans are also available.

FEELING DIZZY? TRIGGER POINT MASSAGE CAN HELP

Trigger points are the cause behind pain in back and neck muscles.

But they are also the culprit behind many seemingly unrelated issues, including symptoms as wide-ranging as dizziness, blurred vision, chronic cough, sore throat, sinus congestion, and difficulty swallowing.

Trigger points are small areas of shortened muscle fibers.

Trigger points are tricky customers. They tend to fly under the radar of most doctors.

Trigger points may be tiny, but they wreak havoc throughout the body.

Research shows that about 80% of muscle pain is caused by trigger points.

Trigger point therapy and neuromuscular massage were invented to deal with this incredibly common problem.

The trigger points that cause dizziness are located in the neck muscle called the SCM, short for sternocleidomastoid (which gets its complicated name from the bones it attaches to).

The SCM is also known as the ‘whiplash muscle’ because it often gets strained in a car accident.

But you do not need to be in a car accident to develop trigger points in the SCM.

The main job of the SCM is to turn the head and flex it down in a nodding motion. It stabilizes that 10-lb. bowling ball aka your head when the rest of the body moves. The SCM also assists with chewing, swallowing and breathing.

As you can see, the SCM is an important muscle. When things go wrong with it, many issues may arise.

As mentioned above, whiplash can cause trigger points to form in the SCM. But any time the head is held in an awkward position can lead to the formation of trigger points.

Staring at a screen whether it be a phone or computer counts as an awkward position.

Other things that stress the SCM include overhead work, heavy lifting, scoliosis, and shallow breathing.

Trigger points are also notorious for sending aka referring pain to other parts of the body. Trigger points in the SCM can cause headaches, migraines, and even make you break out in a cold sweat.

Most doctors don’t understand effective treatment for trigger points. Many are not even aware of their existence!

Drugs and surgery are standard go-tos, but they don’t get at the root of the problem.

The good news is that trigger point massage and neuromuscular therapy reset muscles to their normal resting length, freeing you from pain and discomfort, and putting an end to those troubling symptoms.

Just one session can be life changing. This is true even if you’ve had the problem for years.

Regularly-scheduled sessions are advisable to work on recurrent issues, such as when work or other activities cause extra stress on the neck and/or other parts of the body.

Los Angeles’ own Massage Revolution’s Back & Neck Relief Center is the biggest trigger point massage treatment center in the world.

There is a 100% natural solution to your dizziness problem, as well as so many other types of pain.

Trigger point massage works.

PPO insurance is accepted. Member savings plans are also available.

YOU MAY BE A CANDIDATE FOR NEUROMUSCULAR MASSAGE FOR TRIGGERPOINT PAIN!

MASSAGE REVOLUTION
THE BACK & NECK RELIEF CENTER
500 SOUTH SEPULVEDA BLVD
SUITE 101
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
310-798-4263
www.MassageRevolution.com

Stiff neck, torticollis, herniated disc, tension headache, neck strain, arthritis, these are just some of the common diagnoses for neck pain.

But the truth is that the number one cause of neck pain is trigger points.

Some 85% of all muscle pain is caused by trigger points.

Neuromuscular massage and trigger point massage therapy is the best way to deal with trigger point pain.

The anatomy of the neck is complicated. Dozens of muscles work together to hold up that 10-lb. bowling ball (aka your head) and allow it to move.

Any given muscle can have more than one trigger point, which adds up to a lot of potential for pain.

Trigger points in the neck can also refer or send pain elsewhere. The trouble may start in the neck, but spread down into the shoulders and arm or up into the head.

Trigger points can also cause other seemingly unrelated symptoms, including a runny nose, sore throat, or dizziness.

Doctors tend to diagnose the problem in terms of the symptoms, but giving you medicine for a headache will not solve the problem if it’s due to trigger points.

Trigger points may be latent or active. When they’re latent, they often feel like a deep ache, cause stiffness or soreness, and may limit range of motion.

Active trigger points are easy to find because they hurt like heck.

Trigger points in the front of the neck can be particularly sensitive.

Trigger points develop from a variety of causes. Accidents and injuries are one way, but under-and overuse are also common causes, such as sitting in a desk chair for too long, or using one that isn’t ergonomic for your body.

Spending too much time staring at your cell phone (aka text neck) is another popular culprit. Even an incorrect glasses prescription can set off trigger points.

In the case of physical trauma, even after the injury heals, the trigger points may linger, causing on-going pain and suffering.

While pain pills may help in the short run, trigger point therapy offers safe, 100% natural relief without resorting to meds.

Even better, neuromuscular massage offers long-term and even permanent relief because it gets at the root of the problem.

Trigger point therapy works even if you’ve been dealing with the issue for years.

Massage Revolution’s Back & Neck Relief Center is the best massage clinic in South Bay and greater Los Angeles. It employs the largest collection of trigger point massage therapists around the globe.

A single session of trigger point massage and neuromuscular therapy may be all you need to obtain lasting relief.

For those with recurring issues, regularly scheduled appointments are another option.

There is no need to live with neck pain, back pain, or any pain. Appointments are available today.

PPO insurance accepted. Member savings plans are also available.

You May Be A Candidate For Trigger Point Massage Or Neuromuscular Therapy For Trigger Point Pain!

Massage Revolution
The Back & Neck Relief Center
500 South Sepulveda Blvd
Suite 101
Manhattan Beach, CA
310-798-4263
www.MassageRevolution.com

Even pre-pandemic, there was a major spike in repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) corresponding to the increased use of computers, mobile devices and work-related stress. According to OSHA, RSIs are the country’s most common occupational health problem. They’re also the most costly. RSIs affect hundreds of thousands of Americans every year at an annual cost of more than $20 billion in workers compensation. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common forms of RSI. CTS can be a frustrating and downright debilitation condition, and unfortunately, a lot of doctors don’t know how to deal with it. They may prescribe drugs or recommend surgery, but there is a 100% natural and effective way to deal with CTS: trigger point massage therapy.

Let’s first define our terms. Trigger points are microscopic cramps in muscles that cause stiffness, pain and reduced mobility. They frequently cause pain in back and neck muscles, but trigger points can send a zinger anywhere. A trigger point in your neck, back or shoulder can create pain in your arm, wrist or hand.

A common cause of trigger points is repetitive motion. But while the exact cause of CTS isn’t always clear, you certainly know when you’ve got shooting pain in your arm or hand. Doctors are often at a loss about what to do besides whip out the prescription pad, but there is a better way to deal with the problem. It’s called trigger point massage therapy.

The neuromuscular massage therapists at The Back & Neck Relief Center are rated number one in Los Angeles. We’re here to help you with carpal tunnel syndrome, and any other problem caused by trigger points including but not limited to pain in back and neck muscles, migraines, even general fatigue. While most of our clients experience amazing relief after just one session, when it comes to repetitive injuries, you may prefer to schedule regular appointments to stay on top of the issue. Whichever way you decide to go, know that you have a drug-free, surgery-free option to handle your problem. With trigger point massage therapy, you can set yourself free from pain. Call us today.

You May Be A Candidate For Neuromuscular Massage Or Trigger Point Therapy For Trigger Point Pain!
CALL OUR CARPAL TUNNEL RELIEF SPECIALISTS TODAY! 310-798-4263 OR GO TO www.MassageRevolution.com

MASSAGE REVOLUTION THE BACK & NECK RELIEF CENTER
500 S. Sepulveda Blvd Suite 101
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the wrist that’s characterized by pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in select parts of the hand. The result of a 2019 study suggests that CTS may be associated with migraine headaches. How can these two seemingly disparate conditions be related?

The study itself analyzed data gathered from a survey of nearly 26,000 adults in the United States. In particular, the researchers looked at responses to questions about CTS-related symptoms within the previous year and whether or not respondents had a migraine in the past three months. The results showed that 3.7% of participants had CTS symptoms in the last twelve months and 16.3% had a migraine in the last 90 days.

When the research team compared those with CTS symptoms and those with migraines, they found that roughly a third (34%) of CTS-positive respondents also reported migraines, which is about 2.6 times more than study participants who did not experience CTS-related symptoms. On the other hand, 8% of individuals in the migraine group had CTS-associated symptoms in the last year compared with just 3% in the non-migraine group.

The relationship between the two conditions indicates they may share one or more underlying cause. One such cause may be cervical dysfunction. While CTS is generally described as a condition caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist, pinching of the median nerve anywhere along its course from the neck to the wrist can generate hand/wrist symptoms. In many cases, a patient complaining of such symptoms may have median nerve entrapment in several areas that all need to be treated to achieve a successful outcome. While there are many potential triggers for a migraine episode, the root cause/s of the condition are not well understood. However, several studies have found that patients with migraines are more likely to have trigger points in their neck muscles and other cervical issues, and treatment to improve function in this area can reduce the intensity and frequency of migraines.

With both conditions, it’s important to undergo a thorough examination to identify any and all contributing factors—including cervical dysfunction. Neuromuscular Therapists are trained to address such issues with manual therapies including trigger point therapy, and specific exercises and postural alignment therapy.

Click here to learn about the best postural alignment therapy for pain relief, and get a free 15-minute pain relief consultation.

You Could Be A Candidate For Trigger Point Therapy Or Neuromuscular Massage For Trigger Point Pain !
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 310-798-4263 OR GO TO www.MassageRevolution.com

The Back & Neck Relief Center (Massage Revolution)
500 S. Sepulveda Blvd Suite 101
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

According to the US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) such as carpal tunnel syndrome are the most common occupational health hazard in the nation. They affect hundreds of thousands of Americans, and cost an astonishing $20 billion each year in workers’ compensation. Whether or not these statistics surprise you, an even lesser known fact is that trigger points are often the culprit behind repetitive stress injuries. The good news is that trigger point massage therapy can relieve RSIs and break the cycle of carpal tunnel syndrome pain treatments and other pain, without resorting to surgery or drugs.

Tiny but hypersensitive, trigger points pack a punch. While they often appear in back and neck muscles, they can show up anywhere in the body. What makes trigger points even trickier is that you may not feel the pain at the site of the trigger point.

About two-thirds of work-related injuries and illnesses are a result of trauma to the upper body, which includes the back, shoulders, and arms. Carpal tunnel syndrome, golfer’s elbow and frozen shoulder are just a few examples of RSIs that are frequently caused by trigger points, but plenty of other problems occur as a result of trigger points in these areas, including issues as varied as allergy-like symptoms, irregular heartbeat and digestive woes.

A typical course of treatment for RSIs might include medication, physical therapy, surgery or a combination of the three, but before you sign up for anything drastic, you may want to give neuromuscular massage a try. Trigger point therapy may be exactly what you need because it goes to the source of the problem. Neuromuscular massage can not only relieve your RSI, it also helps to improve your range of motion, sleep quality, and overall quality of life.

Here at Massage Revolution’s Back & Neck Relief Center, we specialize in neuromuscular massage and trigger point therapy. Depending on your particular injury, one session may be all that it takes to solve your problem, but if your job requires repetitive motions, it might be a good idea to book regular sessions or get a membership to keep your body running on all cylinders. In any case, our 35+ expert neuromuscular massage therapists are here to help. Call us today.

You Could Be A Candidate For Trigger Point Therapy Or Neuromuscular Massage For Trigger Point Pain !
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 310-798-4263 OR GO TO www.MassageRevolution.com

The Back & Neck Relief Center (Massage Revolution)
500 S. Sepulveda Blvd Suite 101
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common and well-known nerve entrapment condition, often called neuropathy, affecting and causing symptoms in your entire shoulder girdle, arms, hands, and fingers. It’s basically a pinched nerve in your extremities somewhere between your neck and hand. Often people think that carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) affects only the all day prolonged computer or desk worker yet that’s far from reality.

Though Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms can affect anyone, does it surprise you that it’s quite common in some of the most active people, such as athletes? Let’s look a little closer at the reasons for why carpal tunnel symptoms are so prevalent in even who we consider to be the most elite fit athletes…

Have you noticed how quite a few sports, such as baseball, cycling, tennis, and golf, require you to grip tightly for long intervals without any rest? This greatly fatigues the neck, shoulder, and forearm muscles, tendons, ligaments over time, stressing the joints, and creating muscle imbalances. These muscle imbalances create rounded shoulders and forward head posture, often put press on nerves as well as create pain landmine knots called “trigger points.” Ultimately, you’re left with pain and numbness, even tingling in your hands, arms, fingers. Additionally, any type of colliding accident in sports jamming the wrist can cause carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms. The key is knowing the best carpal tunnel syndrome treatment and prevention.

In addition to therapies such as manual therapy, soft tissue therapy, massage, neuromuscular therapy, to the neck, shoulder and arm muscles along the course of the median nerve (the elbow, shoulder, neck, for example), is quite effective to carpal tunnel syndrome prevention and to provide lasting relief to CTS symptoms. Treating CTS symptoms often includes non-surgical methods such as wearing a wrist splint primarily at night and using anti-inflammatories such as ginger, turmeric, and bioflavonoids.

There’s often many modifications athletes are able to make to their sport to avoid placing stress on their wrist. They can also work with other healthcare providers to manage conditions like diabetes, hypothyroid, or certain types of arthritis that can cause or contribute to CTS symptoms.

Lastly, training the CTS sufferer in specific postural exercises they can do throughout their daily activities to improve muscle balance, is often the most effective treatment and carpal tunnel syndrome preventative solution.

Early prevention is most important for CTS as it’s often at the root cause a postural distortion and muscle imbalance issue, leading to pressure on nerves and pain causing trigger points. The more you focus on muscle balance and good posture, the more you prevent the symptoms from occurring.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects around 6-12% of the population and can result in significant pain and disability. The financial costs associated with CTS can be staggering – ranging from $45,000 to $89,000 per patient over a six-year period when productivity loses are taken into account.

Historically, doctors and researchers have described CTS as the result of compression of the median nerve as it travels through the bony carpal tunnel at the wrist. However, there is recent evidence that CTS is a more complex pain syndrome with multiple studies showing women with CTS exhibit widespread pressure pain hypersensitivity, thermal pain increases, and what’s called “enhanced wind-up in extra-median nerve territories.” In other words, the central nervous system seems to be involved, affecting the whole body, not just the wrist and hand.

Traditionally, the management of CTS has included conservative interventions primarily focused on relieving wrist and hand symptoms using splints, manual therapies, modalities (ultrasound, laser), and exercise—with surgery recommended if the patient fails to respond treatment. In looking at CTS as a product of the central nervous system (CNS), therapies that target desensitizing the nervous system may be more effective.

A 2017 randomized clinical trial compared manual therapy with surgery for improving BOTH pain and central sensitization (“nociceptive gain”) in CTS patients. Here, researchers randomly assigned 100 women to either a manual therapy group who received one session per week for three weeks including “desensitizing manoeuvres of the CNS” or a surgical intervention group (50 in each group). The research team evaluated pressure pain thresholds (PPT), thermal pain thresholds (hot or cold – HPT or CPT), and pain intensity at baseline, three, six, nine, and twelve month intervals following the intervention.

After one year, those in the manual therapy group experienced higher increases in PPT over the carpal tunnel at three, six, and nine months and greater decreases in pain intensity at three-months than those who underwent a surgical procedure. Otherwise, the outcome measurements were similar for both groups.

The significance of this study supports that a non-surgical, manual therapy approach (in which neuromuscular/trigger point massage specializes) is more effective in the short term and equally effective in the long term as surgery for BOTH pain and central sensitization (PPT only – not HPT/CPT for either group).

Category: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

FEELING DIZZY? TRIGGER POINT MASSAGE CAN HELP

Massage Revolution is LA’s #1 Pain Relief Massage Center

Our Pain Relief Focus

Trusted by Thousands. Backed by Results

Also Offering Therapeutic Massages