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How to release shoulder trigger points?

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Dr. Ayo Adu answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

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

Answered 10/3/2016

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Deep massage: Trigger points are taut bands of muscle that are tender to palpation. Trigger point release involves applying deep pressure with or without massage to "release" or loosen the muscle tissue. If trp release does not work often injections and therapy can help. See example of patient i treated:http://www.Americanownews.Com/story/20031841/former-football-player-finds-relief-from-neck-pain.

Answered 12/14/2015

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Shoulder: Consider deep tissue massage from an experience massage therapist or physical therapist.

Answered 11/28/2013

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Dr. Jonathan Kirschner answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Trigger point injections: A trigger point injection or dry needling may help cause a reflex spasm that loosens the muscles if traditional stretching, physical therapy, massage, ice and heat don't work.

Answered 6/2/2017

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