Their treatment approach utilizes and always considers the emotional field of the patient, and the effects of treatment to the emotional and psychosocial domains of the individual. In Trigger Point Treatment, one may use the thumbs or the fingers, the knuckles, the elbows, or a combination of the above to apply pressure. When using the thumbs or four fingers of one or both hands, apply steady pressure moving inward toward the center, then slowly release. Pressure application varies in quantity and may start from a few pounds, up to 10 Ibs., and should last from 30 to 45 seconds. The patient should breathe deeply and slowly while you progressively increase the pressure.
Deep relaxation is very important for the effectiveness of the technique.
Health professionals may also use low volt electrical stimulation, ultrasound, hot packs, or laser for the treatment of trigger points. The second, but very important part of the MyoFascial Therapy is the application of MyoFascial Stretching Exercises. A muscle to efficiently deliver power to a movement is placed on a gentle stretch before performing a shortening contraction. So before an activity is performed, a muscle must be able to properly stretch and lengthen without causing injury to other structures in the musculoskeletal system. An injured muscle loses this property.