Chronic Shoulder and Neck Pain? This Is Why It Keeps Coming Back
Two out of three adults experience neck pain at some point Have you also tried multiple treatments for your neck or shoulder pain, only to find the discomfort keeps coming back? You’ve probably visited a physiotherapist or chiropractor, tried different massages, and even done exercises. Yet the tension seems to return again and again. This […]
Mind-body connection in trigger points
The hidden link between physical discomfort and emotional well-being Imagine waking up with intense back pain, so severe that it drains your motivation to start the day. A wave of panic sets in: “What if this never gets better?” You feel frustrated, exhausted, and irritable. Reaching for painkillers might bring temporary relief, but deep down, […]
Fascia affects your overall wellbeing and pain
The tissue that is often overlooked, but plays a crucial role in your body, are the fasciae. An ingenious network of fascia, also called ‘connective tissue’ , that holds and connects your entire body together. Did you know that fascia affects your overall well-being? What is Fascia Let’s dive into why fascia is so vital […]
Trigger points often cause jaw and face pain
Trigger points often cause jaw and facial pain Do you also suffer from jaw pain and want tips on how to get rid of it? Knowing what to do and what better not to do gives some people some immediate relief. Trigger points and tension in the neck, shoulders and jaws are often the cause […]
Cold therapy for chronic pain
Why cold training can help you become your best self. Cold training for chronic pain? Cold training has become quite popular in a short period of time. And for good reason—it is a highly effective way to improve both your physical and mental health. However, it’s more than just a trend; cold therapies like cold […]
Benefits neuromuscular trigger point therapy
What is a trigger point? Trigger points are painful points that can occur all over the body. They feel like lumps or muscle knots. Trigger points also often cause pain when stretching a muscle at the end of the range of motion. Which may cause you to move little and prefer not to stretch the […]
The current health care system does not know what to do
The current health care system does not know how to deal with pain complaints for which no medical explanation is found. As a patient, you are “being physically touched” less and less by doctors and physical therapists. Medical examinations in many cases show no peculiarities. As a result, people with symptoms due to trigger points […]
Scientific foundation
A neuromuscular therapist connects to the thinking of Dr. Janet Travell and Dr. David Simons, founders of Trigger Point Therapy and authors of the standard scientific work “Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction,” among others. Dr. Janet Travell published widely on Trigger points until she was 90 years old. Among other things, she discovered that many pain […]