Trapezius Trigger Points are raised points along the length of Trapezius muscle. They might feel like a knot in your back, neck or shoulder area. This can be caused due to n number of reasons but the most common ones are stress, poor posture and overworked muscles.u003cbru003eMassages often help with active trigger points by applying firm pressure on the affected area. The two types of popular massage techniques used to release pressure off from Trapezius Trigger Points are -u003cbru003eu003cbru003e1) Manual Pressure release –  A mild pressure is applied manually ie mainly by a thumb or a finger onto the trigger point. It is believed that b applying a mild but firm pressure can help lengthen the muscle and hence can relax the knots or trigger points.u003cbru003e2) Ischemic Compression - This is generally  performed by a professional. In this massage technique, the pressure is applied via small instrument made of plastic, wood or rubber. The gentle pressure  helps relieve the muscle pain.