Why Learn Trigger Point Therapy?
“Professional Massage Therapists who master Trigger Point Therapy learn to work with injured athletes, stroke victims, and children with orthopedic issues”, said Harmony Morgan, Director for Healing Hands School of (Massage) Holistic Health. “The special training provided in our Trigger Point Therapy course allows our Graduates to facilitate serious change and is an in-demand course as a result. I’m pleased to announce, Healing Hands’ next Trigger Point Therapy course will be held at our Laguna Hills Campus this February, so don’t delay, enroll now!”
Who’s Teaching?
Staff Instructor, Chris Harmon, will be leading this 100-hour course beginning on February 9th and running through April 17th. Classes are scheduled for Sundays from 9am to 4pm and Thursday evenings from 6pm to 9pm.
Chris says that bodywork is an essential part of healing. He believes that ‘as facilitators of healing, we each have a set of keys unique to ourselves that unlock the healing process in those we touch.” A talented Instructor, Chris’ altruistic nature is evidenced by his decades of work with the athletic world community. His experience and bodywork techniques have restored optimal musculoskeletal function for thousands.
A valued member of the Healing Hands’ faculty, Chis instructs students in techniques to relieve myofascial pain and dysfunction. In addition to Trigger Point Therapy, Chris teaches Advanced Circulatory & Sports Massage, Tui Na Acupressure, and Thai Massage.
What Exactly Is a Trigger Point?
Trigger Points are hyperirritable spots located in a tight band of muscle. Trigger points are a result of stress on muscle fibers due to acute trauma or repetitive microtraumas. They may manifest as low back pain, sciatica, osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, decreased range of motion, jaw pain, tinnitus, tension headaches, plantar fasciitis and other chronic Musculoskeletal disorders.
What is Trigger Point Therapy?
Therapy for trigger points is a neuromuscular modality used to speed recovery of over-used and injured tissue. The goal is to break up Trigger Point scar tissue and improve blood flow that delivers the nutrients and oxygen needed to heal. Done properly, it can correct muscular imbalances, restore range of motion and relieve chronic pain. A Practitioner learns how to stretch the muscle and then apply pressure to areas of tightness or knots. This helps to relieve muscle tension and speed healing.
What Will I Learn in a Trigger Point Therapy course?
Chris teaches students all about the normal range of motion of the body and how to evaluate movement limitations. He explains the mechanics of an injury and how it can progressively debilitate the patient.
Through lecture and guided hands-on practice students begin to identify trigger points in the musculoskeletal system. They also learn protocols for rehabilitating soft tissue injuries to ensure rapid recovery. These include the use of manual therapies to eliminate spasms and hypercontraction of the tissue. Stretching techniques are mastered to restore biomechanics and flexibility. Finally, students learn specific targeted exercises that they can facilitate and also teach to clients. In this way the client is able to rebuild their strength, function and endurance.
Why Healing Hands?
Founded in 1992, Healing Hands is a leader in the education of Massage and the Holistic Healing Arts. They’ve prepared more than 8,000 graduates for successful careers as Professional Massage Therapists and can do the same for you! Find out more, visit us online at www.hhs.edu. Or call us at: (949) 305-2722 in Laguna Hills, (760) 746-9364 in Escondido and, (858) 505-1100 in Kearny Mesa/San Diego.