Treatment what to expect

What to expect

At the first appointment I will listen to your account of your pains to understand where and how you feel them, when they began and how they impinge on your life.

Then I will make an initial assessment of whether trigger points are playing a significant part in producing the pain. I will examine the muscles which may be responsible. This can be done through light clothing.

If they are playing a significant role, then we will begin a treatment plan. Trigger points can be released painlessly and we will aim to enable you to self treat, should they return. This may take two or three sessions if only a few muscles are involved. Sometimes a single treatment can clear up chronic pain. More complex cases involving many muscles may take longer but every session will see an advance towards pain-free living.

If trigger points are not playing a significant part, I can refer you to the appropriate health professional.