What is Trigger Point Therapy?
If you’ve ever felt a deep, aching knot in your muscles that won’t go away, you may have a trigger point—a tight band of muscle fibers that causes referred pain, stiffness, and limited movement.
Trigger points develop from stress, poor posture, repetitive strain, or past injuries. Left untreated, they can lead to:
- Chronic pain patterns – Pain may show up in other parts of the body.
- Mobility restrictions – Trigger points can limit your flexibility.
- Tension headaches & nerve symptoms – Tight muscles compress nerves, contributing to headaches, TMJ issues, or numbness.
At Mountain Movement Center, we specialize in advanced Trigger Point Therapy—combining manual release, chiropractic care, and movement retraining to treat the root cause of your pain.
Who Is Trigger Point Therapy For?
Many people live with muscle knots and chronic tightness without knowing that trigger points are behind it. This therapy is for you if:
- You have persistent muscle knots that don’t release with stretching.
- You suffer from migraines or tension headaches linked to neck/shoulder tightness.
- You feel pain in one area that actually originates somewhere else.
- You’ve tried other treatments but nothing sticks—relief is always temporary.
If this sounds like you, Trigger Point Therapy could be the missing link in your recovery.
Conditions We Treat with Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger points often mimic other conditions, which is why they’re so often overlooked. We’ve helped patients recover from:
- Chronic Neck & Shoulder Pain
Tension in the traps and cervical muscles can cause pain, stiffness, and headaches. - Lower Back Pain & Sciatica
Glute and hip trigger points can compress nerves and refer pain down the legs. - Carpal Tunnel & Nerve Entrapment
Forearm and wrist knots cause tingling, weakness, and grip issues. - Rotator Cuff & Shoulder Pain
Trigger points often imitate rotator cuff injuries or frozen shoulder symptoms. - Sports Injuries
Runners, lifters, and athletes benefit from targeted release and movement correction.
Our Trigger Point Therapy Approach
We combine advanced manual techniques with movement science to deliver long-term results—not temporary relief.
Step 1: Functional Assessment
- Posture & Movement Testing – Identifies dysfunctional patterns and compensation.
- Manual Palpation – Pinpoints trigger points and referred pain zones.
- Neuromuscular Screening – Assesses nerve function and muscle imbalances.
Step 2: Targeted Treatment
- Manual Trigger Point Release – Deep tissue techniques that deactivate pain-generating knots.
- Percussion Therapy – Stimulates circulation and speeds recovery.
- IASTM – Breaks up adhesions and scar tissue around trigger points.
- Corrective Exercises – Reprograms movement patterns to keep knots from returning.
- Chiropractic Adjustments – Restores joint motion to support muscle healing.
Who We Help
Our Trigger Point Therapy is trusted by:
- Office workers – Relieving tech neck, back tension, and wrist pain.
- Athletes – Restoring function and preventing injury.
- Post-surgery patients – Breaking up scar tissue for smoother recovery.
- Busy parents – Managing daily stress and muscle tightness.
Ready to Release the Tension?
If you've been living with tight muscles, dull aches, or movement restrictions, it's time to get to the root cause. Our team will create a plan that not only relieves the pain—but helps keep it from coming back.
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Our Chiropractic Techniques
At Mountain Movement Center, we customize every treatment using a blend of traditional and advanced chiropractic techniques:
The Day Method
Our signature approach, created by Dr. Michael Day, integrates soft tissue therapy, chiropractic, and rehabilitation for faster recovery and gentle, effective adjustments. This method is graded to fit each patient’s comfort level—from newborns to seniors to athletes.
Diversified Chiropractic
A hands-on, full-body approach to joint balancing and spinal adjustments, incorporating the best of traditional chiropractic techniques.
Flexion-Distraction
Ideal for disc injuries and lower back pain, this method uses a specialized table to create gentle spinal decompression, relieving pressure on nerves and muscles.
Activator Method
A gentle, spring-loaded instrument adjustment that precisely moves restricted joints without force. Perfect for patients who prefer a low-force alternative to traditional adjustments.
Myofascial Release Therapy (MRT)
Soft tissue techniques that release tension in muscles and fascia, restoring mobility and reducing chronic pain. This technique is often combined with chiropractic care for optimal results.
Cranial Balancing
A specialized technique addressing TMJ dysfunction, headaches, and pediatric cases, focusing on fascia release and skull alignment.
Low-Force Mobilization
Gentle joint mobilization for acute injuries, elderly patients, or those apprehensive about chiropractic adjustments.
FAQs
Pregnancy comes with a lot of questions—and we’re here for all of them. Whether it’s your first baby or your third, it’s normal to wonder how chiropractic fits into this journey. Below, we’ve answered the most common concerns we hear from expectant moms—so you can feel confident, informed, and supported every step of the way.
Our pregnancy tables “drop out” to accommodate your growing belly. Most moms lie face down comfortably until the third trimester, when we may shift to side-lying.
Yes—our techniques never involve pressure on your belly. You’ll feel safe, supported, and comfortable throughout your session.
Yes! We love when moms bring their little ones. We even have a kids’ play area in the office.
Absolutely. Many moms report smoother births, less labor pain, and shorter delivery times when receiving regular chiropractic care during pregnancy.
Most of our moms say yes. Care after birth helps realign the pelvis, support the core, and ease back into movement.
Absolutely! Pregnancy can put extra stress on the spine, hips, and pelvis, leading to pain and discomfort. Chiropractic care during pregnancy can:
- Reduce lower back and pelvic pain by ensuring proper spinal alignment.
- Improve posture and balance to accommodate the baby’s growth.
- Help with labor and delivery by optimizing pelvic alignment, potentially reducing the need for interventions.
We specialize in gentle pregnancy chiropractic techniques, making care safe and effective for expectant mothers. Many of our patients say they feel more mobile, more comfortable, and even sleep better after treatment!
Yes! Chiropractic care for infants is very gentle, using light fingertip pressure to address common issues like:
- Colic and reflux – Adjustments can help regulate the nervous system and digestion.
- Torticollis (neck tightness) – Gentle corrections improve head movement and prevent flat spots.
- Sleep disturbances – Nervous system balance can promote better rest.
Adjustments for babies involve no cracking or force, just precise, soft pressure. Many parents notice improvements in their baby’s mood, digestion, and sleep after just a few visits.
Results We Often See
Chiropractic care during pregnancy can lead to decreased labor times, improved baby positioning (even in breech cases), better pelvic mobility and hip function, reduced back, rib, and pubic pain, and a stronger, faster postnatal recovery.
Dr. Day helped me during my second and third pregnancies—I had less pain, faster recovery, and a better overall experience.
Revolutionizing Chiropractic Care
At Mountain Movement Center, chiropractic isn’t just about adjustments—it’s about movement, recovery, and long-term performance. Our graded approach ensures every patient gets the right level of care for their body, from gentle mobilization to advanced spinal realignment.
Grade 1: Hands-on adjustments restoring joint balance and mobility.
Grade 2: Instrument-assisted therapy, sending neurological signals to muscles & brain.
Grade 3: Gentle flexion-distraction mobilization for deep spinal decompression.
Chiropractic is trusted by elite athletes worldwide—every NFL team, the PGA Tour, and pro sports organizations rely on it for injury recovery and peak performance.
Why We Are Unique?
Choosing the right practitioner for muscle pain, natural health, and nutrition matters. Here’s what sets Mountain Movement Center apart:
We Spend Time With You
Flexible treatment times fit your schedule and budget, ensuring personalized care with no rushed adjustments—every session is tailored to you.
We Take a Holistic Approach
We integrate muscle therapy, exercise rehab, and one-on-one instruction while addressing nutritional imbalances with tailored lifestyle, diet, and supplement guidance.
Trusted by Elite Athletes
We apply elite-level techniques used on pro athletes to all patients, ensuring faster recovery—without long-term contracts or excessive upfront costs.
Backed by Medical Professionals
Our research-backed approach earns referrals from MDs and PTs, helping patients who haven’t found relief elsewhere—see their Success Stories.
We combine modern chiropractic care with soft tissue therapy and rehabilitation to create a complete, personalized healing experience.
Why We Are Unique?
We don’t just “adjust”—we assess and treat your whole body. With years of experience and advanced certification, Dr. Day supports every stage of pregnancy with a unique integrative approach.
Pelvic Alignment & Muscle Balance
Helps reduce pain, prepare for delivery, and support baby’s position.
Webster Technique
Balances the sacrum, pelvis, and surrounding muscles to optimize uterine nerve flow and function.
Emotional & Physical Relief
Chiropractic improves how the body handles stress—helping you feel calmer and more connected.
Real Results
We've supported moms with pubic bone pain, sciatica, breech positioning, rib pain, VBAC prep, and more.
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At Mountain Movement Center, we believe chiropractic should be gentle, effective, and tailored to every patient. Whether you need relief from pain, want to enhance performance, or improve mobility, we’re here to help.
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Muscle pain and stiffness don’t have to be your norm. Whether you're healing an injury or unlocking peak performance, we’re here to help you move, feel, and live better.
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