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Acupuncture for tight muscles

HOW DO YOU RELEASE MUSCLES AND TRIGGER POINTS WITH ACUPUNCTURE?

Acupuncture for tight muscles releases trigger points by finding the most tender and tight band of muscle and using an acupuncture needle to poke the muscle and get it to involuntarily contract. Releasing a trigger point gets the muscle out of the shortened state and usually, after a few contractions, it softens and remains in a more elongated and relaxed state. As an acupuncturist, Dr. Perry can feel the resistance at the needle soften as trigger points and muscles are being released. Some patients describe the feeling as “popping a tension bubble” or “melting away tightness and tension.” 

Acupuncture for tight muscles

Some trigger point conditions may resolve in one treatment while others may need five or more treatments for the muscle to reprogram itself. If it is a chronic condition and there are ongoing lifestyle factors that contribute to the issue it can take more time or reoccur if treatment is not frequent enough. There can be soreness in the muscle for up to 72 hours after trigger point release that feels like the muscle soreness after a workout. 

It is recommended to apply warmth and engage in gentle movements in the days following trigger point release to help reduce soreness and promote blood circulation in the affected area. When a muscle is pain-free and unrestricted, it can move in its full range of motion will helps the body’s structural alignment.

Contact Legacy Clinic of Chiropractic 352-259-0024 for your trigger point release or acupuncture for tight muscles appointment

Acupuncture for tight muscles

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All Natural Trigger Point Injections

Trigger point injections can be an amazing aid in relieving pain and symptoms of numerous problems. At Legacy, we have started offering an all natural injection therapy for our patients. We always prefer to treat our patients with natural remedies whenever possible. The list of benefits is extensive but we will name a few for the types that we offer. The following injections are all natural and offered at Legacy Clinic in The Villages.

Traumeel (by Heel): Muscular pain, joint pain, sports injuries and bruising.

Zeel (by Heel): Mild to moderate arthritic pain, osteoarthritis and joint stiffness.

Engystol (by Heel): Stimulates the nonspecific defense system in viral infections such as influenza, cold sores and feverish conditions.

Spascupreel: For general muscle spasms, to relief pain of the gastrointestinal (IBS, Colitis, etc) and urogenital tract (dysmenorrhea).

Vitamin B12: Benefits neurological disorders like progressive memory loss and lethargy. Used successfully in treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Helps reduce the risk of heart diseases and strokes. Benefits people with pernicious anemia. Also great for Shingles and Facial Paralysis.

Lymphomyosot X: For the treatment of Lymphatic Problems & fluid discharges; General low resistance to illness; Glandular swellings and illnesses; Enlarged tonsils, sore throats, fevers; Disturbances of the body and mental development in children suffering from glandular disorders; Cardiac (heart) (right and left insufficiency); Renal (kidney) diseases – Nephritis, Nephrosis and other diseases of the kidneys; Edema (Swelling), post-Operative and Post-Traumatic impediments to the lymphatic drainage; Lymphatic Edema; Skin – Neurodermatitis (skin disorders characterized by chronic itching and scratching); Eczema / dermatitis; Detoxifying and drainage remedy in all Degenerative Neoplasm Phases; Liver disease, Acne; Weight Loss/Obesity; General Detoxification; Drug damage; Asthma; Cancer & Neoplasia; Arthritis; Rheumatic Diseases; Allergic Diseases, Bronchitis; Cerebral lesions in fetal and early childhood.

Neuralgo-Rheum: For the treatment of nerve pain, soft tissue rheumatism and symptoms of disc protrusion.

If you suffer from any of these conditions and you would like to get more information on relief, please contact us at

Phone: 352.259.0024

Email: info@legacyclinic.org

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Trigger Point Acupuncture

What Are Trigger Points?

Trigger points are more commonly known as “knots” in our muscles. When there are too many of these “knots” it is called Myofascial Pain Syndrome. This can cause an alarming amount of pain and can often occur without warning. They tend to cluster around an injury and they can be a major factor in back and neck pain.

What Is Trigger Point Acupuncture?

Trigger Point Acupuncture (TPA) is a technique wehre a therapist will insert tiny needles into the affected muscles causing them to loosen and relax. Trigger points are believed to be micro-spasms in muscle tissue. By inserting the needle into the tissue, it temporarily blocks the signal controlling your muscle to spasm. Without this signal, your muscle is free to return to its natural state.

Why choose this method?

This method is great for relieving pain caused by trigger points. Those who have chronic severe pain may find that it doesn’t completely relieve the pain but lessens it to a greater extent than other options. Those with minor aches and “knots” can usually find whole relief from pain and can prevent the reoccurance.