Neuromuscular Trigger Point Therapy

Neuromuscular Trigger Point Therapy is a physical medicine modality developed by Dr. Janet Travell (JFK's personal physician) and Dr. David Simons in the 1960s. Neuromuscular Trigger Point spasms, also known as Nerve Entrapments, are specific spasms that irritate specific nerves which create specific pain patterns. Neuromuscular Trigger Point Therapists precisely locate these spasms, and apply very moderate and comfortable pressure along with stretching until the spasm completely releases, thus ending the cycle of irritation to the nerve and the accompanying pain. Detailed Trigger Point charts are used in the treatment room as a reference and demonstrative tool to help you understand the treatment.