Myofascial trigger points are a common challenge to the body-work therapist. They are ubiquitous and troublesome, and produce referred pain patterns and other symptoms which we are frequently confronted with. They can be aggravated by the unsuspecting therapist yet easily treated using simple techniques with a basic understanding of their location, nature and behaviour.

This one day hands-on course will explore:

• the nature of trigger points;
• the behaviour of trigger points in terms of referred pain and other associated symptoms;
• common causes, predisposing and maintaining factors of trigger points;
• how to find trigger points;
• how to treat trigger points effectively and safely;
• selected common trigger points will be studied in detail; and
• you will then be able to consult the literature to approach other trigger points using the methods you have learnt.

This practical one day workshop focuses on Trigger Points on the Upper Body.

See also Trigger Points on the Lower Body

These workshops are open to all:

• Introduction to Traditional Thai Yoga Massage
• Chi Kung and Meditation
• Introduction to Kinesiology
• Emotional Freedom Technique
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These workshops are only open to massage therapists:

• Sports Thai Massage
• Thai Foot Massage
• Massage in Pregnancy
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Common Back and Neck Conditions
• Soft Tissue Release
• Trigger Points (upper body)
• Trigger Points (lower body)
• Muscle Energy Technique
• First Aid
• Colon Massage
• Cranial Sacral Techniques