Module 3: Releasing Troublesome Trigger Points

In this module we are going to be releasing troublesome trigger points that can keep you stuck in a cycle of pain. 

Often when we experience tightness, our first thought is to attempt to stretch as a way of releasing the tightness. 

CLICK ON THE VIDEO below to find out why stretching may be making things worse if you don't clear the trigger point first. 

YOUR VIDEO PASSWORD IS: knees 

As you move forward remember the mantra...

RELEASE. STRENGTH. STRETCH. 

If you are experiencing a sensation of tightness in an area, RELEASE the Trigger Point then follow-up with STRENGTH & STRETCH

OK. Let's get started with the Troublesome Trigger Points that create unnecessary pain & discomfort!

LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE THIGH.
REFERS PAIN TO THE FRONT OF YOUR KNEE

LOCATED IN THE BACK OF THE THIGH.
REFERS PAIN TO THE BACK OF THIGH + BACK/FRONT OF YOUR KNEE

LOCATED IN THE BACK OF THE LOWER LEG.
REFERS PAIN TO THE BACK OF YOUR KNEE

LOCATED ON THE SIDES OF THE SPINE
REFERS PAIN TO THE MIDDLE OF YOUR BACK. 

LOCATED ON THE SIDE BUTTOCK
REFERS PAIN TO THE LOW BACK AND BUTTOCK. 

LOCATED ON THE SIDE BUTTOCK
REFERS PAIN TO THE SIDE HIP AND KNEE. 

LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE LOWER LEG
REFERS PAIN TO THE SIDE OF KNEE AND ANKLE. CONTRIBUTES TO POOR BALANCE. 

LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FOOT
REFERS PAIN TO THE ARCH OF THE FOOT AND CONTRIBUTES TO CALF TIGHTNESS.