Trigger Point Massager
Trigger point massagers work to eliminate the painful trigger points of one’s body. Trigger points are specific painful spots found on the body that tend to radiate pain to surrounding areas in a predictable pattern. When a group of muscles is injured, they will automatically contract in order to protect the injury. If the injury doesn’t heal properly, then the muscles will become habitually contracted and be continuously sore.
Trigger point massagers apply pressure to the trigger points of the body to relieve the contractions and provide long-term pain relief. Contracted muscles can’t hold a lot of blood, so by releasing the contraction, the massagers are also improving blood circulation. This will transport oxygen to the muscles and dispose of toxins. Instruction guides that come with trigger point massagers explain how to use the tool and how to locate the active trigger points of the body.
When left untreated, trigger points can cause sharp pain, tingling, nausea, headache, a feeling of hot or cold, blurred vision, or a feeling of pins and needles. Trigger point massage tools allow the user to deliver a deep tissue massage to the painful muscles of their body. They can be used as a supplement or a compliment to traditional massage treatment.
There are a variety of different trigger point massagers, some that are self massagers and others that require a friend to apply the massage for you. One example of a trigger point massager is a device called “The Answer”. “The Answer” is a self massage tool that is designed in the shape of a question mark. The unique shape of the massage tool allows the user to apply the massage to their back using their hands and arms which can relax close to the body. This way, they won’t tire out as quickly while performing the massage. Other similar devices are S-shaped which requires you to hold your arms out in front of you to give the massage, which quickly fatigues your arms and back muscles. “The Answer” is constructed out of a quality aluminum shaft with two polished ball ends that glide seamlessly over clothing or skin, to provide an effective trigger point massage.
There are other self massage tools for trigger point therapy, only they have slightly different designs. Backnobbers are S-shaped tools that work the same way as “The Answer”; only they are slightly more awkward to maneuver and tire your arms more quickly. Thera Canes are self massagers for your back that are designed in the shape of a cane, much like the style of “The Answer”. Again, it is designed to relieve the pressure of the trigger points of the body. Pressure Pointers look like an extremely large version of Backnobbers. They have super long length that allows for the devices to be controlled by your foot, rather than your hands. This lets you arm and back muscles remain relaxed during the massage.
There are also some handheld trigger point massagers. One such example is a device called the Indexknobber. It fits in the palm of your hand with finger grips and has a large round knob on the end which provides the trigger point massage. Other handheld massagers are designed in similar fashion.
With so many tools to choose from you are sure to find a trigger point massager that is right for you. Trigger point therapy is an effective technique for relieving pesky back pain that just seems to never go away. Finally rid yourself of the pain of contracted muscles by trying a trigger point massager.
