Question 1

how to release shoulder trigger points?

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Massage therapy: Massage therapy works well.  In significant cases, trigger point injections work well.

Question 2

what triggers the release of growth hormone?

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Ghrelin and GHRH: The production of GH is triggered when GHRELIN, produced in the stomach and GH RELEASING HORMONE, produced in the hypothalamus, are ACTIVATED. These turned on hormones stimulate the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland to release the GH. 
GH then regulates several physiologic processes, including protein, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism; stimulates mitosis, cell differentiation and cell growth.

Question 3

what is myofasial release? how is it used for trigger finger, if at all?

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OMT Technique: Myofascial release is an osteopathic manipulative treatment used by dos to relieve strain/restriction in muscle & its surrounding tissue (fascia). Strain keeps the tissue "stuck" in 1 position, making it harder to move in that position. Different ways to do it. It is often done by moving the tissue the way it wants to go, which in turn frees up the strain. Can be used to treat most restrictions.

Question 4

how does shoulder trigger point release work?

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See below: As you work the trigger point, your body will undergo soft tissue release, allowing for increased blood flow, a reduction in muscle spasm, and the break-up of scar tissue. It will also help remove any build-up of toxic metabolic waste.

Question 5

does acupuncture trigger release of endorphins?

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Yes: Acupuncture can influence the activity of our brain and central nervous system (autonomic nervous system), and through this influence it can affect the release of endorphins.

Question 6

how long after trigger finger release for pain to go away?

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That varies.: Many patients get very rapid relief of their pain in the palm and finger following a trigger finger release.  A small number take several weeks to a few months to recover.  Many patients are nearly recovered at 2 weeks post op.

Question 7

what is myofascial trigger point release for musculoskeletal pain?

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See below: A myofascial trigger point is thought to be an area of irritable muscle. Pressure on this area will often cause local pain as well as a referral of pain to other sites. The exact nature and cause of these trigger points is unknown but they do exist. Trigger point release is a manual therapy technique to desensitize this spot. It usually consists of deep pressure as well as stretch of the muscle.

Question 8

how can trigger point therapy release muscles?

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Relaxes the area: There are many ways of trigger point therapy. One is just applying pressure over those areas with fingers, knuckels, or with devices ( gun like or ballpoint like). Also those areas may be injected wtih small doses of cortisone with local anesthesia ( xylocaine (lidocaine) or marcaine) and with muscle relaxants like diazepam or alike and even with antiinflamatories like toradol. This tx relaxes the area.

Question 9

what is the average cost of trigger finger release surgery?

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Trigger finger: There are a number of factors involved in the cost of surgery including surgeons fee, hospital/or fee, etc. It is a relatively short procedure so cost would be on the lower end in the surgical spectrum but it's best to see a hand surgeon for evaluation and estimate. This is often covered by insurance as well!

Question 10

does bowen therapy work to release trigger points an align body?

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Yes: Bowen therapy is a very safe and effective form of bodywork that has been proven to reduce pain in many studies. I don't know if it has been proven to align the body but that is a difficult thing to study- but there are many studies showing it to benefit many conditions http://www.bowen.asn.au/bowen-therapy/what-is-bowen-therapy/ and click on Bowen Therapy Studies.

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