{"id":10773,"date":"2025-02-10T12:07:15","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T12:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/physio-waidfuss.ch\/?page_id=10773"},"modified":"2025-02-10T12:07:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T12:07:16","slug":"trigger-point-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/physio-waidfuss.ch\/en\/angebot\/triggerpunkt-therapie\/","title":{"rendered":"Trigger point therapy in Zurich Wipkingen \/ H\u00f6ngg"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Trigger point therapy - targeted pain relief through manual techniques<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Muscle tension and myofascial pain can lead to persistent discomfort. The Manual Trigger-Point-Therapy IMTT\u00ae<\/strong> targets painful hardening in the muscles to relieve tension and restore mobility.<\/p>\n

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Trigger points<\/h3>\n
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Trigger point therapy<\/h3>\n
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What are trigger points?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Trigger points are hardened muscle cords that often not only cause localized pain, but can also radiate to other parts of the body (Referred Pain<\/strong>). Common causes are poor posture, lack of exercise or overloading.<\/p>\n

Typical symptoms:
\n\u2714 Local pressure pain
\nRadiating pain (e.g. head, neck, back)
\n\u2714 Restricted movement and tension
\n\u2714 Muscle weakness without a recognizable cause<\/p>\n

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How does trigger point therapy work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Our specialized therapists identify the affected areas through targeted questioning, diagnosis and muscle testing. Manual techniques are used to treat the hardened muscle cord in order to relieve tension and promote blood circulation.<\/p>\n

Methods of treatment:
\n\u2714 Ischemic compression<\/strong> - Targeted pressure to release the trigger point
\n\u2714 Targeted stretching & mobilization techniques<\/strong>
\n\u2714 Fascia mobilization<\/strong> - Loosening glued structures<\/p>\n

Support after treatment Stabilizing exercises<\/strong> with your own body weight or equipment for long-term regeneration. Individual exercise plans help to ensure lasting therapeutic success.<\/p>\n

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When is trigger point therapy useful?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This method is particularly suitable for:
\nChronic muscle tension (e.g. neck, back)
\n\u2714 Tension headaches & migraines
\n\u2714 Pain caused by poor posture
\n\u2714 Sports injuries & muscular imbalances<\/p>\n

More freedom of movement - less pain<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Don't let muscular discomfort become a permanent problem. Make an appointment now for a targeted trigger point treatment and feel the difference!<\/p>\n

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FAQ Dry Needling<\/h3>
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Dry needling is a technique in which fine needles are inserted into specific trigger points within the affected muscles. These trigger points are often hardened or tense muscle areas that can cause pain.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Although both techniques use needles, they differ fundamentally in their approach and philosophy. Dry needling is based on Western medical science and focuses on trigger points and muscle tissue, while acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine and stimulates energetic meridians.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Dry needling is often used for the treatment of:<\/p>\n

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            \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat are the benefits of dry needling?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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            The potential benefits of dry needling include<\/p>\n

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                • Reduction of muscle tension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    The therapist carries out a comprehensive assessment and identifies the trigger points to be treated. The needles are then inserted directly into these trigger points. This is often followed by gentle manipulation of the needle to maximize the therapeutic effect.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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                    Some patients experience slight discomfort or muscle twitching when the needle reaches a trigger point. However, most do not feel any significant pain and the discomfort usually subsides quickly.<\/p>\n

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                    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat are the possible side effects?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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                    The most common side effects are<\/p>\n

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                          Yes, if it is performed by a suitably trained and qualified therapist. Our therapists are specially trained in this technique and use sterile needles to minimize the risk of infection.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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                          Dry needling should be avoided or used with caution under the following conditions:<\/p>\n

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                                    Anticoagulants are no longer an absolute contraindication. However, aggravating risk factors must be taken into account:<\/p>\n

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                                          • the use of acupuncture needles instead of sharpened injection needles and the postneedling compression for 15 seconds<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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                                                  Please contact our practice by telephone or via our website to make an appointment. Our team will be happy to answer any further questions you may have and to make an appointment.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                                  Patients with constant pain often do not know how to help themselves. The manual trigger point therapy IMTT\u00ae is a method that very often leads to significant improvements. <\/p>","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":8131,"parent":110,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10773","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/physio-waidfuss.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10773","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/physio-waidfuss.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/physio-waidfuss.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/physio-waidfuss.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/physio-waidfuss.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10773"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/physio-waidfuss.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10773\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10783,"href":"https:\/\/physio-waidfuss.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10773\/revisions\/10783"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/physio-waidfuss.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/110"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/physio-waidfuss.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8131"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/physio-waidfuss.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10773"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}