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Neuromuscular Therapy

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Certified Neuromuscular (Trigger Point)
Therapists in High Point

What are trigger points?

Trigger points are areas located within a muscle that can cause extreme tenderness and referred pain due to chronic inflammation. They develop either as a result of direct trauma or constant overuse of the muscle. These points have been likened to knots tied in a rope, which works to shorten the rope and lessen the use of it. When you have a muscle “tied up in knots”, it is not fully usable, because stretching it only adds to the pain. As if that pain wasn’t enough, trigger points may also cause referred pain in distant areas, making it hard to determine where the problem is actually located.

What is Neuromuscular Therapy?

The word Neuromuscular means “of or relating to nerves and muscles”. Neuromuscular Therapy is designed to tend to the muscle and its trigger point issues, which is why it is also sometimes called Trigger Point Therapy. A therapist trained in this type of massage will apply firm pressure directly onto the affected muscle and hold it for one or two minutes to soften, or loosen, the muscle fibers. After the fibers are loosened, blood flow is stimulated into the area (which was previously deprived of adequate blood and oxygen) to promote healing and relieve pain. As you might expect, there will be some pain during this procedure, and the client should communicate with the therapist to keep pain at a very low level. The pain should fade shortly after the trigger point is released. Mild soreness may persist for a few hours, which may be alleviated with topical pain medication or ice therapy. Then you can enjoy your improved range of motion.

Will the pain return?

With proper follow-up exercises, along with adjustments to your everyday patterns of walking, sitting, standing, exercising, etc., you should be able to keep the knot out of your treated muscle for a long time. However, knowing the tendency of that muscle or muscle group to want to tighten, you might consider having routine massage therapy to keep it loosened and pliable.

When you want relief from muscle-related trigger points, call the experts at Hands-On Health Massage & Physical Therapy!

Professional Physical Therapy
and Massage in High Point.

Call 336-906-2040

What People Are Saying







Malia is an excellent therapist with experience in many areas of health & healing. She’s a good listener & will always bring her A game to find the best solution! I happily & heartily recommend her!

Joy S.

Malia has changed my life. She is the best and knows what she is doing. Doctors were not able to help me but Malia was. I am very active and at times stress my muscles. Malia has magical hands that know just what to do. I love her. You will too.

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Debra P.

First visit with Malia and it won’t be my last. She is so knowledgeable and kind. She explains everything and is always checking to make sure of how you feel insuring she doesn’t hurt you. After one treatment I feel so positive that if I do what she tells me to do and guides me along with continue treatments I will feel so much better and will be relieved of so much pain. I feel so blessed to have found this facility. Can’t wait for my deep tissue massage with Katia in a couple weeks to hold me over till my next PT. I highly recommend!

Tina H.

Milia is very professional, helpful, friendly and chose Tonya as my massage therapist. Thank you both for the work you’ve done to improve the quality of my life.

Wendy T.

This was my second visit with Malia and she zeroed in on my shoulder muscle weaknesses that PT can’t address thoroughly due to appt time restraints. I left with more movement. This is a continuing process that I am optimistic about due to Malia and her knowledge of muscles and their limitations after shoulder surgery replacement

Lisa S.

Katia did an amazing job. I had a specific muscle tightness and Katia listened to what I described and created a massage to get to the epicenter of the soreness. Beautiful, quiet room. Will be back.

Laura H.

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I have had massage over the years. This was the best massage I’ve ever had. I’ve already started telling folks about this place.

Zureka D.

Malia is an amazing Physical Therapist and Massage Therapist. She was able to assist me with unbearable pain at the last minute.

Wendy M.

My lower back ached so bad prior to the appointment that I couldn’t sleep. After treatment, I was able to sleep peacefully for which I am so grateful.

Paulette A.

Katia is amazing and never disappoints! The atmosphere is also very relaxing and always clean.

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This location and therapist with her knowledge is head and shoulders above any therapist I have ever had. I would recommend her to anyone in need of extra care and therapeutic needs.

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Very professional and knowledgeable in their professional. Skip the meds for pain relief and go see these ladies!

Terra B.

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Berta S.   

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Rose J.

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Sheila L.  

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Franchesica M. 

I am a complicated body. I’ve seen lots of various professionals for help with managing the lovely patterns of un-patterns that I have. Malia offered a fresh perspective while helping me understand issues + what I can do at home to manage chronic aches. Assessment was thorough and comprehensive. I am excited about working with Malia.

Ruth E.

Malia Grimes is the best physical and massage therapist that helped me mostly. She is super knowledgeable and skilled.

Ning L.  

A wonderful and beneficial experience… loved the collaboration between massage therapist.. for the benefit of client.

Anonymous

This was my first time with Hands-On and the experience was great. The pain in the heel of my foot made walking on it very difficult. While not totally resolved, and not expected to be so quickly, Kieyan made a start in resolving the issue.

Jean L.   

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Deena P.   

If you have chronic pain a massage will make it better, if the doctors cannot solve your problem.

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It’s professional, clean, peaceful and serene. Malia is great too even though this time I saw Jules!

Anonymous

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Stephanie C.  

Highly recommend!

Tammy F. 

I am grateful to have a therapist like Jules working to relieve aches and pains but also improve circulation as I prepare for knee replacement surgery.

Laura H.

For the first time in what has been a long discouraging recovery, after my first appointment I am hopeful that my leg will improve!

Kelley K. 

The staff is confident, approachable, and knowledgeable.

Jonathan B.

See Malia if your body is not feeling the best Malia takes the time to address your body needs thoroughly with the utmost care and attention. Malia knows the body mechanics and has studied the muscular system. Malia can help you with your issues. She has helped me with mine!

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Convenient, Professional, Reasonably priced services.

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Experienced and knowledgeable. Love the warm bamboo sticks!

Anonymous

Katia is very professional and knowledgeable. I have been a regular client of several massage therapists for over twenty-five years and have had sessions with others when traveling or trying someone new. She is among the best!

Anonymous

Great work, very attentive

Beverly S.

This was my second session at Hands on Health Massage and both sessions were wonderful. They are very professional and I highly recommend them for massage therapy.

Suzanne R.

Malia, the owner, was very responsive to my initial call. She also followed up after my visit to answer questions about additional services. Her caring manner was evident.

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