Your body. A trigger point is a hypersensitive spot in a tight band of muscle. Interestingly, most people have trigger points deriving from neurologic pain that, quite often, refers the pain away from the actual trigger point itself.
So, for example, a trigger point in your upper traps may refer pain in the neck that results in a headache. Designed to relieve severe tension in the muscle and connective tissues, this type of massage is my most often requested.
With this approach, I work on both the superficial and deep layers of muscles, fascia and other structures. I often recommend deep tissue massage for individuals who experience consistent pain, are involved in heavy physical activity such as athletes and bodybuilders and patients who have sustained a physical injury. Ever experienced a clicking in your jaw or pain that radiates from your jaw, neck or upper back?
An entire session can be spent on this type of massage. That said, while my work often tends to focus on the clinical aspects of massage, I always try to incorporate relaxation and a well-being type of massage into any work I do. You really do get the best of both worlds with this approach that allows you to receive the deeper work needed at times while simply enjoying a relaxing massage. With that said, sports massage therapy is geared toward all types of athletes—from those who are weight training and jogging to those doing Cross Fit classes and IronMan races.
Sports massage focuses on areas of the body that are overused and stressed from repetitive and often aggressive movements. Hello and welcome. When it comes to caring for your body with the help of a professional, your complete and implicit trust in their expertise, training and experience is important. As a graduate of the Clinical Program at the Atlanta School of Massage, one of the highest rated neuromuscular massage schools in the country, I bring a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience to my table.
