Trigger Point Anatomy Map - Office Wall Poster for Reference by Massage Therapists, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Trainers - Pressure Point and Referred Pain Map

• Trigger Point Reference - Identify trigger points and their associated referred pain areas. Use as a tool to help with deep tissue massage, cupping therapy, myofascial release and trigger point therapy.
• Decorate Your Treatment Room - Large and visually appealing. Perfect for a clinical setting or for your office. Double sided, glossy poster. 24” long and 12” wide.
• Educate Your Patients and Clients - Visual aids are crucial for education. Patients who are more knowledgeable about their health issues are more likely to continue with their treatments. Show referred pain patterns to help clients with self treatment.
• Study Aid for Human Anatomy - Easily identify muscle groups and their associated myofascial trigger points. 11 different maps in one poster, each focusing on different body parts or muscle groups.

What is a Trigger Point? Trigger points are involuntary tight tender spots in a contracted muscle. This creates pain and dysfunction within the muscle. They are in parts of the muscle where there is decreased circulation, increased muscle contraction, spasm and increased nerve sensitivity causing a sharp pain or a constant ache. They also can cause referred pain, or pain felt in other parts of the body. What causes Trigger Points? Trigger points develop from either stress, repetitive or overuse of a muscle, trauma or accident, structural imbalance, improper stretching or no stretching before physical activity. When a muscle is overused or injured a contraction develops and knots occur. These knots develop when individual muscle fibers are over-stimulated and unable to release their contracted state. This contraction reduces blood flow resulting in a diminished supply of oxygen and a build up of metabolic waste. The contracted muscle (trigger point) reacts by sending out signals of pain.