These treatments are for the treatment and ongoing prevention of low back pain and neck & shoulder pain.  Many pain conditions are caused by trigger points in muscles which are painful to the touch but can also cause characteristic pain at another part of the body.  The pain is relieved by pressure at specific points followed by stretching of the muscles.

The causes of trigger points can be acute, perhaps by picking up a heavy object, or cumulative through poor posture or repetive activities.  For example, rounded shoulders cause the muscles to work harder to maintain the head in an upright position.  This leads to pain and trigger points in the neck and shoulders.

Unlike my relaxation massages, communication with you throughout the treatment is essential to monitor the level of pain that you are feeling as it is important that pain at the Trigger Points stays below your pain threshold.  However, you may feel some discomfort for a day or two after the treatment as your body recovers.  Successful treatment of your pain will involve a series of treatments, possibly up to 5 or 6 which are initially 1 week apart but the time between treatments will increase as your symptoms improve. 

Neck & Shoulder Pain Treatment. Manipulation of muscles in the neck,upper shoulders and upper back to relieve pain.

Low Back Pain Treatment. Manipulation of muscles in the back, buttocks and hip to relieve pain.