Trigger points are taut bands in a muscle that can refer pain to other parts of the body.  By focusing on relieving trigger points, this massage can reduce pain. Trigger point massage will include broad flowing strokes that are gentle and relaxing combined with stronger, deeper pressure on specific (single) areas of release.  Myofascial release focuses on pain believed to arise from myofascial tissues – the tough membranes that wrap, connect and support your muscles. Myofascial release uses sustained pressure to stretch and lengthen the fascia over a broad area of muscle and tissue rather than at single points.