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Treatable
Problems >>
Due
to the indirect nature of muscular triggered problems, the
source of your pain may actually be in a nearby muscle or
muscle group. Below is a list of major, treatable problems
and the likely trigger points.
| Body Region Experiencing Pain or Problem |
Common Problems |
Possible Triggering Muscle Group |
Commentary |
| Head & Neck |
Headaches, vision impiarment, jaw pain,
ringing in the ears, neck pain, sinus pain |
Neck, upper back. |
The muscles of the upper back and neck wrap up and over
the head. Tight muscles below can cause problems anywhere
those muscles go. |
| Arm & Shoulder |
Tennis elbow, golfers elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome,
numbness or tingling, frozen shoulder, shoulder pain |
Forearm, upper arm, shoulder, upper back |
Many arm problems come from muscular problems in the
shoulder. Elbow issues are often caused by unusually tight
forearm muscles. |
| Chest |
Palpitations, Heartburn |
Chest |
Any problems that may involve an organ such as tightness
in the chest should be checked by an MD first. Often,
when nothing is found, trigger point acupuncture can relieve
the problem |
| Abdomen/Stomach |
Digestion, diharrhea, nausea, frequent urination, bladder
pain, menustral pain |
Abdominal |
Being in the region where many organs lie, this area
is a location that can treat problems that seem much more
serious. Medical problems percieved as organ-related are
often caused by abdominal trigger points. |
| Low Back |
Low back pain, sciatica, menstrual pain |
Low Back, buttock, Lower leg |
Most common treated. |
| Legs & Hips |
Shin splints, sciatia, ankle, knee, hamstring, thigh,
hip, groin, and genital pain, achilles tendonitis |
Buttock, upper leg, lower leg, low back |
The knee is at the intersection of some of the most
powerful muscle groups in the body. The knee joint can
easily be affected by trigger points in any of the attached
muscles including the quads, hamstrings, and calfs. |
| Feet |
Plater fasciitis, heel or toe pain, foot soreness and
pain. |
Lower legs, lower back |
If the first few steps after you get up in the morning
are painful in the feet, you may have a trigger point
in the calf causing the problem. |
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Rhonda B. Hogan, CA is a Licensed Acupuncturist (NJ &
NY) who specializes in trigger point acupuncture for active
people and athletes. She holds a Masters in Acupuncture and
a Bachelors of Arts in Biology (Lehigh). She has been a competitive
medium distance runner, and is currently an avid hiker and
yoga pratitioner. Contact her to discuss your problem.
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Benefits
of Trigger Point Acupuncture
Drug Free solution.
Avoid Surgery.
Directly addresses
the problem.
Minimum Intervention.
Uses your natural
ability to heal.
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