Neuromuscular (Trigger Point) Therapy

Another form of myofascial release, also known as trigger point therapy, this therapy works with the trigger points (commonly known as "knots") that form in muscle and connective tissue as a result of repetitive motion or overuse of certain muscles, emotional stress, trauma, injury, etc.

Trigger points are extremely taught bands of muscle fiber that decrease circulation to that part of the muscle, causing the build-up of metabolic wastes and a decrease of nutrients and oxygen to the area, leading to pain, weakness in the muscle and reduced range of motion. Trigger points can also "refer" pain to other parts of the body which may present as headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJ syndrome, fibromyalgia, sciatica, tennis elbow, and so on.

Through precise and focused pressure to the trigger points, Neuromuscular Therapy counteracts the nerve impulse to the over-contracted fibers, allowing the muscle to relax and bringing much needed blood flow, oxygen, and nutrients back to the starved tissue.

Over time with regular therapy, these pain and tension patterns can be interrupted and changed, reducing pain, restoring flexibility and range of motion, and leading to new possibilities for movement and activity.

To schedule an appointment, please call me at 609.576.7638 or email me at Lena@redmoonmassagetherapy.com.


Lena DeGloma, owner of Red Moon Massage Therapy, is a licensed massage therapist and labor doula living in Park Slope, Brooklyn. She has experience as an educator teaching massage and supervising clinics at Queensborough Community College and the Finger Lakes School of Massage. She holds a BA from Rutgers University in psychology and women's studies, has been studying herbal medicine for 3 years, and is a childbirth educator in training.