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Have knots in back shouldr blades..have bi-weekly massage therapy..told thier mscl spasms..discomfort is unbearable @ times! wont go completely away!
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Trigger points: Without further information and a clinical examination to confirm, a first pass is that you have posturally maintained "knots" forming in your upper back/shoulder blade region. These may not respond to simple massage, but require a needle or trained myosfascial therapist's manual release in concert with strengthening and an overhaul of how you use your postural muscles.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Gua Sha: I agree with dr. Duncan. Gua sha (korean scrapping) is very effective for the treatment of ashi (trigger) points.
Answered 2/16/2013
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