A specific tender point
You can point out a small area that feels tender or seems connected to a familiar muscular discomfort.
Remedial massage treatmentTrigger Point Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy
in West End
In a trigger point therapy session, experienced West End massage therapist Gabrielle Moore uses measured pressure around sensitive muscle points and adjusts the technique to your comfort.
Gabrielle's approach
Focused pressure guided by your feedback
Gabrielle uses measured, sustained pressure around sensitive points in muscle. She asks what you feel, whether the sensation is familiar and where you notice it. Your answers help her decide whether to continue, change position or use another technique.
Trigger point therapy is one option within a remedial massage appointment. Gabrielle may combine it with broader massage, movement or myofascial techniques according to your symptoms, goals and comfort.
What the pressure should feel like
You may notice local tenderness or a sensation elsewhere in the body. It should remain manageable and should not feel sharp, alarming or overwhelming.
More pressure does not mean a better treatment. You can ask Gabrielle to reduce, move or stop the pressure at any time.
When it may be relevant
Start with the problem, not the technique
A referred sensation
Pressure in one place may produce a sensation elsewhere. Gabrielle will ask whether it resembles what has been troubling you.
Persistent muscular tightness
Focused pressure may be considered alongside broader treatment when an area repeatedly feels tight or sensitive.
Your appointment
What to tell Gabrielle
Describe where you feel discomfort, what brings it on and what you would like to do more comfortably. Mention any recent injury or change in symptoms.
You do not need to locate a trigger point yourself. Gabrielle will discuss the concern and decide whether focused pressure is appropriate within the session.
Choosing a service
Trigger point therapy or myofascial release?
Trigger point therapy focuses more directly on sensitive points in muscle. Myofascial release generally uses broader, slower contact across an area that feels tight or restricted.
You can book according to your main concern and let Gabrielle choose or combine techniques after talking with you. Compare myofascial release.
Trigger point therapy FAQs
What is trigger point therapy?
It uses measured pressure around sensitive muscle points. Gabrielle checks your response and uses the technique within a broader remedial massage assessment.
What does referred discomfort mean?
Referred discomfort describes a sensation felt away from the point receiving pressure. Tell Gabrielle whether the sensation feels familiar and where you notice it.
How is trigger point therapy different from myofascial release?
Trigger point therapy focuses on sensitive muscle points. Myofascial release often uses broader, slower contact around areas that feel restricted.
Does pressure on a trigger point hurt?
You may notice local tenderness or a familiar referred sensation, but the pressure should remain manageable. More pain does not guarantee a better result.
Can I ask Gabrielle to reduce or stop the pressure?
Yes. You can ask Gabrielle to change or stop any technique at any time. Your feedback guides the session.
Can I feel sore afterwards?
Some clients notice temporary tenderness after focused pressure. Tell Gabrielle if you prefer a gentler approach or have felt sore after massage before.