In this practical demonstration from Holistic College Dublin, viewers are introduced to a technique for preparing and treating trigger points using gentle tissue pumping before applying direct compression.
The video demonstrates how pumping can help reduce sensitivity and prepare the local tissue, potentially making trigger point work more comfortable for the client. It also explains the 10-second test used to assess how a trigger point responds to sustained pressure, along with the role of stretching and tissue mobilisation.
Watch the demonstration to see how this approach can be incorporated into hands-on treatment and how therapists can adjust their technique according to the client's reported level of discomfort.
