Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy in Matawan, NJ (Including Carpal Tunnel)
Dr. Sharon Barnum: A & A Chiropractic
Myofasical Pain Relief in Monmouth County, NJ: With Myofascial pain syndrome, pressure on sensitive points in your muscles or trigger points can cause pain in other parts of the body. Dr. Sharon Barnum is experienced in alleviating this pain with specialized hands-on techniques.
Normal myofascia muscles should feel pliable and elastic. Myofascial pain syndrome typically occurs after a specific muscle has been contracted repetitively. This can be caused by repetitive motions used in jobs (and most daily jobs are repetitive), hobbies/sports or by stress-related muscle tension.
Symptoms of myofasical pain syndrome:
- Deep, aching pain in a muscle
- A tender knot in a muscle
- Insomnia
- Headaches
- Back Pain and Neck Pain
- Headaches
- Sinus issues or allergies
- Immune system issues
- Numbness, tingling or pain in the extremities
Trigger point therapy for myofascial pain:
Dr. Sharon Barnum will find and target the more rigid areas and the areas that are affected by this tightness and utilize hands-on manipulation to release the tension found in the body. Dr. Barnum will work with you and help you manage and release the tension that has been building. This tension would normally seem unrelated to other ailments patients may be having, but this chronic pain disorder is due sensitivity and tightness in your certain tissues.