Trigger Point Massage & Therapy in Las Vegas
Are you searching for a trigger point massage near me because you have a stubborn "knot" that just won’t go away?
You are likely familiar with the feeling: a tight, tender spot in your neck, shoulders, or back that sends pain radiating to other parts of your body. You may have tried digging into it with your thumb, using a tennis ball, or getting a standard deep tissue massage, only to have the pain return a few days later.
At Body Unlocked, we understand that you want that knot gone for good. While many clients find us by searching for "trigger point massage," what they actually need—and what we specialize in—is Myofascial Release (MFR).
MFR is the advanced, structural evolution of trigger point therapy. Instead of just temporarily mashing the muscle, we release the connective tissue holding the knot in place, providing relief that lasts.
What Is a Trigger Point? (And Why Do They Hurt?)
A trigger point is more than just a muscle knot. It is a hyper-irritable spot in a taut band of skeletal muscle. When compressed, it is locally tender and often gives rise to referred pain—meaning a knot in your shoulder might actually be causing your headache.
But here is the missing link that most standard massages miss: The Fascia.
Fascia is the web of connective tissue that surrounds every muscle fiber. When fascia becomes restricted due to stress, injury, or poor posture, it exerts up to two times your bodyweight of pressure per square inch on your muscles. This fascial tension locks the trigger point in place.
If you only treat the muscle (massage) but ignore the fascia, the structural pressure remains, and the knot returns.
The Body Unlocked Difference: MFR vs. Standard Trigger Point Massage
If you are looking for the best trigger point therapy in Las Vegas, it is important to understand how these two specialized techniques work together to solve your pain. While both involve sustained pressure, they target different layers of the body’s "straitjacket."
Standard Trigger Point Massage
- The Technique: This approach targets specific, hyper-irritable knots in the muscle. The therapist applies deep, concentrated, and sustained pressure (typically for 30–90 seconds) using fingers, knuckles, or tools like rollers.
- The Goal: To "break up" the muscle spasm, improve local circulation, and stop the referred pain signals immediately.
- The Result: It is highly effective for quick symptomatic relief. However, if the connective tissue (fascia) surrounding that muscle is still tight and dehydrated, it will continue to squeeze the muscle, causing the trigger point to reappear shortly after your session.
Myofascial Release (MFR)
- The Technique: MFR takes a broader, structural view. We use slow, steady pressure held for up to 3 minutes or longer without the use of oils or lotions.
- The Goal: We aren't just targeting the knot; we are targeting the fascial restriction that created the knot in the first place. By holding the pressure longer, we engage the "collagenous barrier," allowing the tissue to physically melt and elongate.
- The Result: At Body Unlocked, we use MFR to "unlock" the environment around your trigger points. By releasing the fascia, we take the crushing pressure off the muscle. This allows the trigger point to dissolve naturally and—more importantly—prevents it from coming back.
What the Experts Say About Trigger Points
You don't have to take our word for it. Medical experts recognize the distinct connection between myofascial tissue and chronic pain.
According to the Mayo Clinic, "Myofascial pain... often originates in 'trigger points'... stiff areas within the myofascial tissue."
The Mayo Clinic further notes that these stiff areas limit muscle and joint movements, contributing to widespread pain. They identify myofascial release therapy as the specific technique to find these areas that feel stiff instead of elastic and movable, applying pressure to loosen them.
At Body Unlocked, we apply this clinical standard to every session. We don't just guess where your pain is; we feel for the fascial restrictions causing it.
Conditions We Treat via Trigger Point Release
Our Las Vegas clients often come in with "knots," but discover that releasing these trigger points resolves a wide range of chronic issues, including:
- Chronic Lower Back Pain: Often caused by trigger points in the glutes or QL muscles.
- Tension Headaches & Migraines: Usually referred pain from trigger points in the Trapezius or Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscles.
- Sciatica: Caused by tight fascia in the piriformis compressing the sciatic nerve.
- Tech Neck / Text Neck: Trigger points caused by forward head posture.
FAQ: Trigger Point Therapy
Q: Does Myofascial Release hurt more than deep tissue massage? A: Generally, no. MFR is often less painful than "deep tissue" massage because we do not force the tissue. We meet the resistance and wait for your body to let go. It is a sensation of "good pain" or a feeling of deep stretching and release.
Q: How quickly will my trigger points go away? A: Many clients feel a significant reduction in pain after just one session. However, because trigger points are often the result of years of habit (posture, stress), a series of sessions is recommended to retrain the fascia.
Q: I’ve been searching for "trigger point massage near me." Can I book MFR instead? A: Absolutely. When you book a session at Body Unlocked, simply mention your trigger points. We are highly skilled at locating and releasing them using MFR techniques.
Stop Chasing the Pain. Unlock It.
If you are tired of rubbing the same knot in your shoulder every day, it is time for a structural solution. Stop settling for temporary relief and experience the difference of true Myofascial Release.
We are conveniently located to serve the Las Vegas and Henderson communities.