trigger point explained with animation

[@Fleed907]

The best 4 minutes I had on KZbin since a long time. I learned many things 👍🏼

[@Bitachon]

@@quicknotesmedia9540 Hi, I would be happy to try product and leave review if you give me product for free. Let me know! Thanks!

[@djmcquillan]

Hey I've been teaching massage therapy for 13 years, and this is a really excellent description of trigger points. The animation is top notch as well. Well done!

[@marcomarco3487]

I suffer from the same problem with shortness of breath. Can you tell your experience and how to treat it?

[@pantslizard]

best explanation I've ever seen. Could have used this in school.

[@manouakkerman]

I'm so proud that my Brother made this❤

[@stilgottheblues]

What your brother does?

[@lowlowseesee]

I love the zoom in and the animation and his voice

[@jde9711]

Very good

[@keys4words]

Your brother is awesome :)

[@javoncox7123]

S/o bro

[@VictorMartinez-iv2iy]

Finally found a video that explains this shit. Thanks dude!

[@quicknotesmedia9540]

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[@mattyy48]

Thank you, Michiel Akkerman, for an excellent explanation and video. After almost 2 yrs. of pain and useless physical therapy, I went to a Pain clinic where I was treated by someone who was an expert in trigger points. Relief came very quickly and I was taught ways to prevent it from happening again. That was 8 yrs. ago. If only more medical personnel were taught about Trigger Points we would not have an epidemic of people gobbling dangerous painkillers, which only mask the problems, & do nothing to resolve it. Thanks again, this is a wonderful educational video.

[@missmokkori5558]

what pain clinic did you go to, please ? i'm really interested because trigger points are literally ruining my life...

[@brodhax6148]

But didnt the pain clinic give you trigger point injections? Thats just as bad as pills. The goal is to cure to problem, not cover the pain with numbing agents

[@ericmedo3065]

How did they treat it ?

[@quicknotesmedia9540]

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[@cindysebryk6015]

Were you told your pain was fibromyalgia?

[@svaupair]

Whoever posted this video - THANK YOU! Fantastic video, explains a ton!

[@bikinggal1]

I'm a massage Therapist, this is a great video and will pass it on to clients when they want a better understanding of a Trigger Point

[@supinthiam5741]

Do u give happy endings

[@drmicheleryan]

Very helpful, I have always wanted to know more about this. Thank you for taking the time to make this and sharing it with the world.

[@JamVinRad]

A nice clear explanation of trigger-point theory and massage technique. The problem I have is in finding therapists who REALLY know how to do it.

[@quicknotesmedia9540]

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[@javierherrera1388]

Look for a Massage Therapist in your area that has a Certification in Neuromuscular Therapy, Trigger points is one of six factors that we look for in pain patterns.

[@NoFapKing]

Get a theragun and ball. lacrosse ball, baseball ect. Find the spots that are sore and beat them to a pulp. That's what I have been doing and it's slowly but surely working. My back and knee were in so much pain I thought I was injured for life. Knee pain was 8 years back pain was 3, I figured out both stem from myofascial syndrome. No "experts" could help me. It's usually a "deep tissue issue" thats causeing problems. I'm able to squat without knee pain and sit without back pain when that was not an option just a couple weeks ago.

[@deela262]

Can use thermal therapy. Allow the shower head to spray Hot water to the trigger points , the pain points as well as tip of skull ..., the duration and the heat depending on severity . Keep soles and palms dipped in Hot water ,up to the ankles and wrists for a few minutes, before wetting any other part of the skin for a few minutes; Drink warm water, detox, eat healthy, sleep under warm sheets ..... all to keep up smooth blood flow) Need to learn to Let Go, to reduce stress . Seek help in Solving or dissolving issues in life.., and in Practice of self love. Chronic stress, poor diet, lack of exercise leads to constipation and metabolism issues..,leading to toxic built ups.. .,weakens immunity, ruins the joints, eventually all 7 systems will crash.

[@MsMesem]

I saw one so called 'fascia therapist' who pressed so hard at area at base of skull that she pushed atlas vertebrae out of place and upset vagus nerve on one side ... massive problems created from which I am still suffering months later. She also had earlier cause my entire rib cage and sternum to freeze up so that I could hardly breath .... I should never have returned but she did actually help me on one visit.

[@illstplaya84]

O... m.... f..... g !!!!!! I am 36 years old and I have got to say this is the MOST DETAILED and WELL EXPLAINED (both AUDITORY and VISUAL) video about anything I have EVER seen in my life !!!!!!!!! Jesús !!!! I love the simple words used to describe the problem, the affect it’s giving and recommendation for solution. You are the best teacher ever!!!! Imagine if our schools were like this?! Imagine if our teachers and professors taught like this?! You made learning soooo much fun !!!! Thank you thank you thank you !!!!!!!!!!!! This video will be used for many examples of how to explain things in life from here on out !!!! Thank you so much again and I Hope life is good for you, friend 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@bendekoe1044]

This may be an old video but it FINALLY explains what a trigger point really is. I have had this problem in my arm/shoulder for over a year now. The PT is treating is, but only now I understand what it actually is and how I can help cure it myself. Thanks!!

[@dsoglin7482]

best explanation of trigger points I've seen.

[@rishijai]

This is an extremely good video. The computer graphics are excellent.

[@TheSkyballs]

12 years licensed and I've only met one other person who knew this, it's incredible🤣🤣🤣

[@sarnobat2000]

What's equally shocking is that no medical expert seems to suggest acupuncture which is easily affordable with good health insurance - and way less painful and more effective than massaging.

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

Very good explanation and visual for people who are new to working on their own soft tissue. Well done

[@Fisioterapiaatualcance]

Hello, I have a spanih channel with videos of physiotherapy, I would like to translate your video to upload it to my channel. Is this possible? The copyright will be always yours, and we will put a link in the descripcion and in the video to your channel. Looking forward to hearing from you.

[@MichielAkkerman]

Thanks for your interest. I have sent you a message about your question.

[@koreikohouse2579]

Funny, this is exactly the spot where I have pain in my mid back once in a while :)

[@candiedsugarxo4462]

SAME! The exact same spot ughhh 😩

[@sonyalolagirl1983]

thank you so much..thought i was crazy..have been going to specialist after specialist for over 7 years..i thought i was going crazy ...and looked up knots in muscles...oh lord..i thank you so much the pain was unbearable..have gone to chiropractor specialist after specialist...this is GOD SENT...i'm serious..i'm so sick of the pain...have been getting them worked out by my hubby now..i was crying so hard today when he did my back..wanted to go to hospital..then i looked this up and found you...THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

[@adrianaraposo4917]

My doctor told me that i was faking the pain just to have a doctor's note just to stay at home and i am in so much pain every single day !:( The anti-flamatories , the muscles relaxants and tylenol is not doing nothing for me !:(

[@Mark-ks7fe]

Did you massage the trigger point and the pain was gone?

[@Remikarli]

Wow, you really knocked this one out of the park! Really helpful video. Thank you!

[@luciemarie5837]

Foreign accent... what foreign accent! Absolutely love this video. It is very clear, with excellent explanations. Trigger points are real and a cause of some very intense pain. I really appreciate the visual images provided and truly believe that when I next work with my tennis ball to get rid of the 'knots' being able to visualize the process will help with my brain body connection. Thank you very much for this post as well as the book referrals.

[@Rsuther555]

*herniated disc L5-S1, 2 Chiropractors 1 surgeon and 1 Clinic doctor told me it is not wise to go back to work and they could not in good conscience allow me to return to work. ( **7wow.cc/yvdf** ) however I go to the Social security doctor he says I'm fine..I can only walk about half a small city block, have pain all day non stop can sit maybe 15 minutes at a time, takes 4 hours to get to sleep if I can at all..after epidural shots I now have spasms or twitching muscles in random parts of my body.*

[@nadiarcarvalho]

wooooow

[@ольгагосударева-ю5ы]

Long after I have given up, my heart still searches for you without my permission. Rudy Francisco

[@РоманГавшин-б2т]

God is closest to those with broken hearts. Jewish saying

[@gunillahartgers1746]

Ouch! I hope you are feeling better now.

[@KIKI-ql4ic]

Same here pal after a year of recovery and being on pain killers and epidural shots nothing has worked and I still can’t go back to my old life. But may god be with you 👏🏼😇

[@Kabbash]

Great video! I've been looking for a video like this that describes exactly how trigger points and myofascial release works in a visual way. Well done!

[@Angelstar7774]

Excellent video thank you so much!

[@GenaEnSamIAm]

Excellent video. One of the best, if not the best I have seen!

[@fragglesful]

Thanks a million for this video and clear explanation. Fantastic animation and delivery! Wondering what your views on trigger point injections are (steroids and/or anaesthetics). This is in particular in cases where there's chronic pain and litTle success with the "tennis ball therapy" Let us know? Thank you!

[@PumpkinPixie1978]

This is just what I wanted to see in a video about trigger points. I like animation and visual videos. :) Thank you so much for sharing this. :)

[@overshare7]

This explanation is very intuitive, but the studies don't actually back this entirely, this might be the most consensual hypotheses but it's not clearcut.

[@janmargaret7972]

I have had these pains in my back on and off for years. The pain starts like a pinching in my upper back and develops into what feels like a spasm all the way down to my lower back, it is so painful that I have to lay down and take the strain off my back. I didn’t even know what a trigger point is!! This video describes exactly where my pain is and where it is radiating to i.e my lower back and upwards to my arm, deltoid muscle. My physio therapist said that it is probably scar tissue and gave me lots of exercises to do, which don’t help but seem to make the problem worse. I have described this pain to my doctor and all he gave me was pain killers and muscle relaxants. After watching this video I think I might finally have some answers and some help. Thank you.

[@mksr92]

I've been suffering from pain around the shoulder blades for some year, some days worse than others. It's often okey in the morning but in the efternoon it begins to get really stiff and aching, you feel it more when you push your shoulders forward. Its a real pain in the ass, incredible annoying. But i think this vid gave the explanation where the pain comes from. I just pushed my back against a wall with a tennis ball between and found atleast five points in my upper back area. feels already better, i gonna try this every day now. Thanks!

[@Vishal4304]

Excellent... If people were taught this way... It would be awesome...

[@okincbeach9862]

Wish I’d seen this years ago! Great video.

[@estudio12carlosg.16]

This is what all KZbin videos should look, professional, concise, informative and beautiful made, thank you!

[@MichielAkkerman]

I have noticed that some comments do not have an option to leave a reply. This has to do with KZbin's new comment system I believe. Untill this is fixed I will respond to questions with a personal message (the receiver has to allow this in his settings) if I can't do this in the comment-section.

[@CFKiev]

+Michiel Akkerman, hello! Can you send me a text from your video, so I could translate it to russian speaking auditory? I truly bealeve that this information should reach asmany people as possible! The copyright will be always yours, of course. Thanks!

[@aminbilalov3752]

masta

[@elpichichis]

Can a trigger point in the upper back area near shoulder cause tingling in the arm??

[@glibbergloop]

elpichichis When I injured my rear deltoid, I began experiencing nerve problems in my entire arm including tingling near the elbow, and numbness in the pinky and ring fingers. Massage to the deltoid brought relief to all if these issues. Hopefully your issue is as easily resolved!

[@tickyul]

Michiel Akkerman 2 year old comment, still very relevant today......come on KZbin, WTF are you doing????????

[@oldroo3490]

Who else likes Deep Stroking Massages?

[@perhzion844]

Thank you, KZbin for bringing me here, finally a solution for that damn irritating pain

[@truthseeker8429]

EXACTLY what I wanted to see. Best explanation ever.

[@azaelorlando5267]

Great video bro! I like the detailed animation that lets me grasp the concept so much easier 👍

[@2gayleen]

I have have been giving massages for over ten years and rarely, RARELY are the left and right side exactly the same ..even in a dancer who strives hard to mirror the other side in movement ,

[@lvluxdelight]

I have two that are identically on either side of my spine..can't get rid of them. I believe they're a result of lifting too much (overuse) weights at the gym & poor posture :/

[@lisadee0276]

Ok.

[@amyferguson9061]

I just wanted to comment, yes this is just excellent written information. It is in tune with the reader and how they absorb it. Its neither wrong nor can be 100% accurate of position because every body is different in my opinion. That is why I love being a LMT, our brains are wired differently I think . We are able to see things from different perspectives . One of my personal favorites is the ability to palpate trigger points with my eyes closed and see in my mind the muscle releasing. Then I focus on bringing oxygenated blood back to the area I just worked on. Thankyou

[@raghavendrababu6207]

excellent video, atlast understood what causes the pain

[@lukskyworker2888]

"...trigger points are a fack, not a theroy." Can you post any link to a research that confirm this facts? Huxley and Hanson ( sliding filament theory) used x-ray crystallography and electron microscopy to prove their theory. How, with which methods are trigger point confirmed?

[@Kiwibaby44]

+Lukas Ikswogor MRE...Mayo Clinic Research/Chen

[@aphroditeshouseofglam]

This was incredible visual. Thank you. The animation was amazing

[@ehrentrost4074]

Great video! The only thing I would disagree on is the best treatment. Dry needling, which I have practiced for almost 3 years now, is by far the most powerful tool to treat trigger points an many other things. Check your areas to see if someone provides it!

[@johnathanabrams8434]

Why do these people still waste time with these STUPID massage foam roller balls and lidocaine infusion. Damn near EVERY research paper says dry needling is the most effective treatment

[@Evie945569]

This is a great explanation which has helped greatly, thank you very much!

[@sherriwilson1290]

Best video I've seen to explain and illustrate how and what causes trigger points!

[@Dymatize91]

Thats exactly the spot i have problems with, my whole upper back have muscle knots duno why i do sports all life and my body is all muscles. but my back is hurting me real bad.

[@benjaminethridge6080]

This is a fantastic video! I'm very impressed with the video's graphics coordination with what was being spoken. I do have a question: Does the ball movement patterns matter all that much, or is there a specific way movement that works best? I ask because in the video you were moving across the fibers instead of with the fibers and was curious if there was any significance to that, or if it was simply one option of many ways of doing it.

[@MichielAkkerman]

Thank you :). To answer your question; there are different opinions on that subject. In my own opinion the direction of the ball-movement doesn't matter that much. I recommend using a direction that feels best.

[@joons3374]

Michiel Akkerman should I strenghten the muscle during or after triger point therapy? or will it just bring the symptoms back?

[@MichielAkkerman]

Exercising is good (in a responsible way). You do not have to be totally free of trigger points before doing that. Also a little massaging before or after exercising (or both) may feel good / improve training.

[@mouvnation191]

Mr Akkerman! Most complete and useful video i have ever seen on this subject! Thank you

[@abdulrhmanaltrifiy6582]

I am having my trigger point EXACTLY at the same place on the left side.. It is pin-point.. Who's having their knots in the same place, kindly give my comment a link, i want to know how many people are suffering the same.

[@cindysebryk6015]

Could trigger points be similar pain that comes with fibromyalgia?

[@RosieTshair]

This was excellent! The video is very professional and anyone should be able to understand. I too have fascia problems in my trapezius which I feel has referred the pain to my neck and I've also had impingement in my shoulder which I had an injection for but has started to hurt again so this might be the answer. Thank you for your informative video.

[@anyfoolknowthat]

I thought the standard treatment was ischemic pressure

[@thewhitewolf58]

So knots are like a large bubble that needs to be popped?

[@scottkramer1592]

Wow that's the best explanation with phenomenal graphics to demonstrate trigger points and why release whether done by a therapist or with a tool such as the Body Back Buddy, etc. can improve this pain and muscle function.

[@extanegautham8950]

i have actually found this "deep stroke" massage to often irritate TPs....ischemic compression works much better than cross fiber.

[@eppystein2953]

Youre correct

[@Hernantolio]

Just this video ? ? Men you're amazing, pls keep it up :D

[@noturchannel2022]

duude the sarcomeres zoomed in tripped me tf out

[@devken]

Thank you SOOO much. This is INCREDIBLE information. Showing to my husband to help me further explain our screaming trapeziuses. The two of us are a sight...

[@HopeJMcDonaldLMT]

Thank you for sharing this video! Very helpful! Namaste~

[@WillBill2857]

After watching this excellent video I bought a theracane and the Clair Davies Trigger point therapy workbook. For many years I've had low back pain and poor posture (rounded back) After 30 minutes using the theracane I found and treated multiple trigger points in my back and several in the erector spinae muscles either side of my spine, My lower back pain was gone and posture immediately improved. Well, who'd have thought that tight erector spinae muscles would stop my spine from being straight?!! Over the years I've spent a small fortune on chiropractors or osteopaths and now I'm wondering what for? Fixed myself better for less than £50...Thanks so much for posting this, changed my life !!

[@lorrenaelliott161]

Absolutely unbelievably brilliant from the visuals to the informed explanation to the in-depth treatment suggestions :D THANK YOU! Please do more! NMT? Myofascial release?

[@timaaron7592]

Great work on this video. It's good see Dr Travell's work being used so effectively.

[@lunaa2270]

When I was 14 I got a masage for the first time, and the masseuse said my knots where as tight as someone who’s 50!!!!!! LIKE I NEED MORE HELP THEN A BALL I THINK 😂

[@TamecaDawes]

I've been through several of many massage therapists and nothing absolutely helps.. injections aren't helpful either 😢😢😢😢

[@segasega8]

👏👏👏👏✨🕉 Thank you, this video it's going to help me as a Holistic Therapist to show my clients where the trigger points are and their anatomy

[@elshad2965]

Mr. Akkerman, I would like to thank you for sharing with us such detailed info. It was very helpful, after suffering whole day from myofascial pain, it was released with just small ball. Thanks a lot! Best of luck!

[@viktoriafabian8495]

Great animation and explanation, sent it to some of my clients for them to understand more why release is necessary. Mant thanks! Viktoria Personal Trainer

[@1878Devils]

Youre pretty

[@simplyana-maria]

very good and helpful!!! thank you!!!

[@PavithranCR]

I always imagined the visualization of the traps and the trigger points but this video is golden! Thanks for confirming what i thought was imagination all these years!

[@ProfessorDC]

Wonderful video with amazing explanation. Just one thing - be more audible. I have this irritating trigger point on my back which is giving me intense pain. Thanks!

[@DDD033]

I'm not crazy!!

[@CookingLessonsforDad]

What a great explanation! What is you just lay still on a ball on a trigger point. Will that work too or do you need to roll back and forth?

[@MichielAkkerman]

static pressure like you describe can give good results too. I apply static pressure to back-trigger points aswell sometimes. It's also about personal preference.

[@emmalouie1663]

yeah this is super cool video, I always thought "trigger point" sounded like a bogus non medical term like "aura" etc.

[@AdamC055]

This is such a great educational video. I love the in depth zooms. The visualizations are so clear to help understand what trigger points are and why they cause pain.

[@christopherfisher1694]

Wow. This clearly helped me understand muscle knots. Great video. Thank you for sharing....

[@vibrantbutterflybeau]

I've been looking for this video for years! Thank you for the detailed description along with visuals. I have a hope for rapid relief and understand better how to manipulate the muscle to release all the trigger points I'm battling. ❤❤❤❤❤ God bless you!

[@roidAholic]

How do we explain referred pain? Why do we feel pain in other areas where the trigger point does not reside?

[@PockyluvrProductions]

Thank you so much for this video. It makes it much easier for me to learn something when I can see an example

[@daaztastic]

This is an amazing animation, it's pleasant to watch... now I need to find that lacrosse ball and get to rollin!!! This nursing students back thanks you, doc ;o

[@aadityamishra8740]

Sir....This was the best explanation I could ever get....And so I request u to upload some videos related to PNF and MFR and other therapy... Thank u so much sir.

[@amandeepsingh-ci4gb]

So much helpful for us,,,thanks for the video and triger points explaining,much appreciated ,,,,thanks alot

[@sofitocyn100]

The muscle fibers look like worms...disgusting lol. Thank you, that was very well explained

[@bankebihariji1008]

पूरे यूटयूब में ऐसा वीडियो देखने को नही मिला , जो अपने बनाया। क्या प्वाइंट दबाने से कहां पर फर्क पड़ता है। (Did not get to see such a video in the whole KZbin, which was made by itself. Does pressing the point make a difference where?)🙏🏽

[@7Earthsky]

I had this problem just recently...Hurts like a son bitch....Thank you for this video..My massage ball is on its way...Think it will be way more effective than my lame foam roller.

[@Ev-eq8zn]

I've had a visible 'knot' (bulge) on the inside my gastrocnemius for a few years now, about the size of an almond. Pretty sure it's a strain/spasm that I never treated. Will it go away now with regular massage and stretching? Also, would this spasm cause tightness that would affect my hamstring and piriformis/glutes in the same leg? Ankle mobility on this leg isn't as good as the other too. Thanks

[@lew708]

Bro; if you made an entire video/DVD of possible trigger points of the body with this type of animation; with your voiceover explanations; and sold it at an affordable price; you’d make out pretty damn good, my friend.

[@Gigixoxo123]

does it slower lymp nods like peas on neck ?ALSO .. I HAVE AND ITS PAIN LESS. JUST PEAS LIKE NOD

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

I had some great results from golf balls under my back, laying on carpet floor. Try them all over the whole back, except on top of the boney vertebrate spinal column, boney edges of the scapula, or boney ribs for very skinny. Be sure to grab some muscle, not ball to bare bones. My worst trigger points are under the scapula and feel amazing to release with about 12 strokes. I just need to make a habit of the 5 times a day for a few weeks to really kick them into shape. I'm pretty sure some of mine are misaligning nearby discs as well.

[@astoriawaldorf2001]

Are you aware of Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy? They are experts in Trigger Point removal either self application or therapist provided. Check out BP Myotherapy, you have a great accent!

[@lnetz77]

Wondered why my trigger points got FLAMING hot after they got worked on a lot!!! More blood flow and toxin release: more heat from friction of it all moving!!!

[@FASHIONFILMSINC]

excellent video and excellent lesson thank you

[@j12201980]

I neglected my trigger points now i am suffering.. i had to take anti depressant sometimes when i can't sleep even i'm not depressed. Thank you for your video. I will massage myself everyday with ball..

[@오현서-i9j]

감사합니다. 한국인인데, 좋은 정보가 영어로만 되어있어 찾아오게 되었습니다. 많은 도움이 되었습니다.

[@SeraphimHD]

This was an awesome video. I've had a knot exactly where the ball was placed in the animation for two years.

[@candiedsugarxo4462]

Same! Since college 😩

[@rel256]

Wow! Brilliant video and explanation! Thank you!

[@matthewosborne2549]

Trigger point therapy saved me. Years with sever chiropractors did absolutely nothing but make me worse compared to a single 1 hour session of trigger point.

[@dayatkhan1060]

Start searchin this after Reading God Of Highschool😂😂😂

[@misterangels]

Now if... If this works for real... Damn... I can't wait I'll do this every day

[@donnylobree9678]

Loved your accent You must be Dutch! Wel bedankt! Ik vand uw video leuk!

[@laurafloyd5177]

Thank you , your video is very insightful and helpful. I will try the method you described .