Trigger points and other myofascial pains are benign, but the pain they cause can be intense and debilitating. Luckily, Trigger Point Therapy is a simple, non-invasive way to release those tight spots and alleviate the associated pain.
Trigger Point Therapy is a form of remedial massage treatment focusing on each specific trigger point or ‘knot’ in the muscles.
When trigger points are left untreated, they can become extremely tender – causing significant discomfort and referred pain throughout the body.
A trigger point is actually a small, tight area in a band of muscle fibres and fascia. Also known as contraction knots, trigger points become so tight that they can be quite easily felt underneath the skin. Because they are typically acutely sensitive, they cause a severe amount of pain that seems out of proportion to the pressure being applied.
Trigger points can be either active or passive. Active trigger points cause pain during rest or when compressed. Passive, or latent, trigger points only cause pain as a response to compression.
One unique feature of trigger points is that this pain is not always felt at the location of the trigger point, but instead it can be felt in a different area of the body, which is called referred pain. In some cases, you might not feel any pain. Rather, the muscle may feel tight, stiff, or have a reduced range of motion.
This is where an experienced masseuse can help. They know how to feel for trigger points and how to help treat them before they become a bigger problem.
Bookings will open soon.
Cost & Availability
Trigger Point Therapy will be offered at the Collective on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Appointments will run for 1 hour and will cost $70.
Cancellations & Missed Appointments
Two clear working days’ notice is required otherwise a cancellation fee may be charged. Please note that we do not charge a cancellation fee if we are able to find another client to take your appointment time.
Cancellation fees are needed as we are required by law to provide employees with at least two days’ notice of cancelled shifts.
Cancellation Fee Structure
More than two clear working days’ notice provided: no fee
Between one and two clear working days’ notice provided: 50% of the normal service fee
Less than one working day notice provided or missed appointment – 100% of the normal service fee
Zero Tolerance Policy
The Collective is a safe space for staff, volunteers and visitors. We have implemented a Zero Tolerance Policy to ensure all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. This means that aggressive, disrespectful, or violent behaviour will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
If you violate this policy in any way, you will be asked to immediately leave the premises. You will not be refunded for the cost of the appointment regardless of whether or not it has started.
If you violate this policy over the telephone, any bookings that you have made will be cancelled. We will refuse to conduct any future business with you and any outstanding business will be finalised in writing only.
Instances of violence will immediately be referred to the police.
Any instances of written abuse will be handled with the same level of severity. All abusive correspondence received by our office will be retained for reference should the matter persist and need to be referred to the police.