Trigger points are tight bands of muscle fibre that can cause pain not just where they are located, but in other areas of the body too — a headache that actually starts in the neck and shoulders is a classic example.

Trigger point therapy uses sustained, targeted pressure to release these knots and restore normal blood flow to the area. It is often combined with stretching and other massage techniques for longer-lasting relief.

If you have pain that keeps coming back in the same spot no matter what you try, trigger point therapy is worth discussing with your therapist.