How to Find a Trigger Point

To that lovely man with fibromyalgia at 35 years of age. Can you give him a message for me.
I have a good friend who has been getting fairly successful treatments for fibromyalgia and is
now working almost full time. Her recovery has not been easy but she is living a normal life now. If he has not found help, she may have some very helpful advice for him. He can email me if he wishes.

I have been struggling with what was initially diagnosed as bursitis with acromion impingement since last April. Had the cortisone shot which once the local anaesthetic wore off caused unbelievable pain. I then went on to physio who said it was adhesive capsulitis and put me through more painful stretches and exercises to no avail and creating more pain afterwards. Then on to acupuncture. Still more pain. I stumbled across trigger points while searching frozen shoulder. This is the first relief I’ve had and actually slept through last night without pain killers. I know I have a long way to go but I at least feel that there is hope now. I would love to train to do this therapy as it is almost miraculous how it gives immediate relief. Together with your videos and books from the library I am helping myself. I would love to be able to help others in the same way. Thanks so much for all your kind help.

Hi Jonathan,

I’ve been learning a lot about TP with you and I want to thank you. My question is: I have a lot of back pain, based on your “map” around the T3 and T4 area and I was wondering how can I treat that myself? The tennis ball doesn’t help a lot and it’s difficult sometimes. Is there any other way? I never had that pain and then I visited a chiropractor few times and shortly after the pain started… The massage helps a little bit but only temporary. Any suggestion? Can you help me somehow?

I appreciate your answer.

Andrea

thankjs
for good information
if you find trigger point is good
how o improve my knee pain

thanks

Jonathan I must tell you are a God sent to my 12 year problem that has caused me so much
discomfort,but since I found your program I can say I have discovered living again.I don,t
know how to thank you.I have sent this on to other people who I know will also get relief.
Thanks so much BILL

WOW! Thanks .

I am very appreciative of this website! I learned a lot ,I have had problems for a long time. Again thank you, all the sites I opened where very well preformed ! Thanks for sharing your expertise .

[…] first two are relatively straight forward, and I’ve created free videos on how to do this. Here’s how to find triggers. Here’s some free trigger point charts And here’s how to switch off your triggers […]

Sounds like this would be great for those with Fibromyalgia!

Many thanks for the valuable information that sharing . Life only means when we share!
I am learning and understanding more about Trigger points and putting into my practise whenever appropriate. So thanks again.

I came to this website by chance.I suffer pins & needles in my left foot & left arm. I’m wondering if trigger points help.otherwise I’m in good health

Hello Muni,

yes, trigger points can tighten the scalene and pectoralis minor muscles. This can cause them to impinge on the nerves that supply the arm – causing numbness and tingling. The same thing can happen in the leg if the piriformis muscle has trigger points and is very tight.

thanks for all info.really helps and interesting. would like to know hoe to get to my upper back for the trigger point. my dr has said years ago about trigger points and bands.
bella

Thank you so much for so much free information about my myofascial pain syndrome of nearly 20 years since a back problem arose when I was nursing elderly with dementia. I am unable to ‘buy. ‘ help due to the mess the English Gvt has us in up here in Scotland ‘

Dear Jonathon, Thank you so much for your terrific website. I have suffered pain due to an awkward lifting of an elderly patient nearly 20 years ago. This mid back pain now involving my neck, knees and everywhere between is all encompasing and soul destroying. Thank you for your help. Mary

Thanks for your help .
I really need this video but I could not watch it ,and your another videos ( because of filtering issue in my country Iran)
I will appreciate if you please upload video clips in another site or directly email them to me.

Sincerely: A Painful Patient.

Dear Jonathon,many thanks,you are my saviour.Nobody tell me what you say and show to me,with your help I can now cope with my pain on all my body.Thanks a lot.
Laima

I have been using this trigger point release technique and it has made a huge difference, when I have a headache coming on (caused by my neck) I can do 3 or 4 releases (this takes about 8 minutes) on each side of the neck and it can stop the headache getting worse. I also use it for over use of the shoulders and for glutes after running, it really helps to settle things down. As time goes by you get much better at finding and releasing the trigger points.

Dear Jonathan I suddenly meet you and get much knowledge from you about the trigger point but i am just a new one in your course but unexpectedly I learn good knowledge and start application. thanks a lot .

WOW:- Thanks. YOU ARE GOD SENT for me!

AND ……………ITS THE TRUTH. YOU ARE GOD SENT FOR ME .THIS IS BECAUSE I FOUND THE INFORMATION ON TRIGGER POINT JUST THEN I MOST NEEDED AND SINCE THEN I FEEL I’VE FOUND THE TREASURE.THANKS TO YOU DR JONATHAN.

Got two question first when applying pressure should I be careful not to affect nerves ending? And second I got pain right on inside forearm right where tendon in in middle elbow could this be coming from back .shoulder blades

Hi Jonathan , im enjoying learning your techniques but cannot see an area for trigger point to release a spur in my foot . Hope u can throw some light on this for me .
Karyn

Your email for self treating Trigger Points are very helpful . Where can l download and print Trigger point chart.

Regards,
Neetu

i am a chinese surgeon ,i like to have the trigger point maps ,thank you very much

Thanks for removing misconception..

This was the only thing that worked for relieving the headache I had after a bout of Bell’s Palsy. Thanks so much.

Hi.
I have almost been suffering from piriformis a year now. Im 26 and it has just ruined my life. I look forward to try this thecnique.

Thanks alot for all these free information

Using your Trigger Point Chart the nearest one that relates to me is the Trapezius although the pain doesn’t extend to my head. It states that the trigger point for this muscle is on the upper shoulder but I can find no trigger point there. I’ve watched many of your videos and read your instructions so I guess I must be doing something wrong.

I am always pleasantly surprised by your videos. Your understanding makes a difficult subject seem easy. Warmest regards.

I like your work , ! Thank you

Hi, Fantastic information and so siple,”gracias” how Tony

Thank you Dr Jonathan Kuttner,
I have studied Ayurveda, yoga and cranial sacral therapy. I would like to report that I am having gradual success with the trigger point instructions you have demonstrated on the video clip. Your instructions are clear and easy to follow. I just “know” this technique is so right for me! I thank you for giving me back my confidence as I had nearly given up. In 2010 I had a surfing accident duck diving a large powerful west coast wave at Lion Rock. After many battles with ACC i finally received full cover and in November 2015 I had an Artificial Disc Replacement at C6/C7 and 16 months post op, still suffer painful spasms and deep tissue pain. However, since applying some of the trigger point therapy I am feeling a little better and have even had comments like “you are looking better” …”you looked terrible before”. I will now start working on L3/4 bulging disc and L5/S1 prolapsed disc which causes horrible pain at times! Thank you so much Jonathan for your wonderful “bedside manner” on the videos teaching us all to get well. Somehow I have changed my thinking of “given up surfing” to, “I cant wait to get well enough to start paddling again!” I was so depressed before because I had surfed all my life (now 60) and was super fit before my accident getting “hammered” by that wave. The way you explain everything makes sense and your “kind voice” coaches one so easily into recovery mode. Thank you x 1000000 and may the creator bless you, Naiomi and family forever! What a gift to the human race you are. Mauri ora. David Wilson.