Lateral SCHTP Lateral SCHTPs cause discomfort and restricted movement in the shoulder. Patients describe their pain as deep as opposed to superficial, similar to their description of pain in a folding distortion. After the treatment the pain disappears, and the...
Axilla Herniated Triggerpoints Subscapular: Subscapular HTPs cause discomfort in the axilla and scapular region and may cause some restrictions in range of motion of the shoulder. The pain is typically described as being deep, with the patient pressing the fingertips...
Glutes “Bull’s Eye” Herniated Triggerpoint The most common hernia is the infra-piriformis HTP. This is described by Dr. Typaldos as the “Bull’s-Eye” herniated triggerpoint. This is present near the center of the glutes, inferior to the mid-point of...
Lumbar Herniated Triggerpoints Lumbar HTPs cause discomfort in the low back and may radiate discomfort into the gluteal region or down the lateral margin of the thigh. The pain is typically described as being deep, with the patient pressing the fingertips or the tip...
Groin Herniated Triggerpoints Usually presents like sports hernia. Patient will push in deep near the inguinal canal and inguinal ligament. Place thumb on the same spot and bear down while holding a deep direct pressure. Milk the release by pressing the tissue back...
