Trigger Point Therapy Zurich
The trigger point is a small muscle spasm that is often felt like a knot or small ball and that reacts painfully to pressure.
When a muscle tightens, it strengthens up to the fibre level. Normally a muscle loosens and relaxes completely. If the muscle cramps instead, however, the smallest muscle fiber areas, the so-called sarcomeres, remain hard.
This creates a trigger point. This tension does not only have a local effect, but the pain also manifests itself in distant areas of the body. For example, pain may be caused by pain points in the abdominal muscles.
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PRICES TRIGGER POINT THERAPY
45 minutes: CHF 118
60 minutes: CHF 149
75 minutes: CHF 177
90 minutes: CHF 210
120 minutes: CHF 275
Costs covered by health insurance 50%-90%.
No prescription from a doctor is necessary.
Most supplementary insurances cover the costs of a massage. Go to our health insurance page, select your supplementary insurance and see what therapists are recognised with your insurance.
What are the causes of trigger points?
How does trigger point therapy help?
- Devolution of metabolites
- local strongly improved blood circulation up to 500%
When treating pain, the therapist looks for the most pain-sensitive area in the loaded muscle. This is often the place where the nerve enters the muscle. The therapist puts strong pressure on the so-called trigger point and hits or circles the affected area with his fingers. Thus the masseur stimulates the metabolism.
In the ideal case, the muscle is completely supplied with blood again after the treatment and can relax. The better this succeeds, the more the pain in the affected area is reduced. A concluding massage of the entire body part deepens the relaxation. Finally, it must be mentioned that trigger point therapy is often painful. It brings relief without side effects.
What problems does she help with?
- headaches, migraine
- Dizziness
- shoulder pain
- neck pain
- Rück pain
- knee pain
- Whiplash trauma
- breast pain (narrow vein)
- Golf bow or tennis elbow
- witch shot
- achilles tendon pain
- tendon insertions
- arthrosis
- Tinnitus, ringing in the ears, fall from the horn
- various chronic conditions
- digestive complaints
For almost all complaints, the treatment can have a healing or at least supportive and pain-relieving effect. Pücke pain, for example, is often not caused by vertebral problems. In the vast majority of cases, they are the result of incorrect posture and overload. The musculature contains one or more trigger points, so that larger areas tense up and become noticeable as pain.
Joint pain, tennis elbow and golf elbow also have their origin in protective postures and/or overstraining. The body is no longer moved ergonomically. Joints and arms are incorrectly loaded and react with pain.
A tense shoulder musculature affects the head area. Arms and hands are also affected.
Dizziness, jaw and headaches can also originate from tense muscles. Especially a lot of stress of all kinds causes muscle tension in the whole body.
All these pains, postural problems and overloads can be effectively treated with trigger point therapy. The relaxed muscles can be stretched again and moved normally. A healthy posture is again possible. The treatment thus helps to avoid pain in the long term.
OUR OFFERS
MOST BOOKED MASSAGE
Classical massage
For normal tension without severe pain, book the Classic Massage.
Medical Massage
When you suffer from acute or chronic pain book a medical massage.
Sports massage
A massage with strong pressure. It can be used for the prevention and regeneration of the body before and after workouts.
Pregnancy massage
From the first month you can come to us for massage. The treatment is adjusted to the month of pregnancy.
Myofascial release
The aim is to detach different tissue layers from each other in order to eliminate discomfort.
Trigger point therapy
Pain points in the muscle are treated, which are often perceived as punctual hardenings and trigger pain.
Deep Tissue Massage
This involves working with a lot of pressure in depth and loosening fascia and muscles.
Lymphatic Drainage
In the case of swellings that occur, among other things, after operations or weakness of the veins, pregnancy, etc., the water in the tissues is eliminated more quickly here by lymphatic drainage.
Foot reflexology massage
The entire body can be influenced and brought back into balance via the foot reflex zones.
THERAPEUTICAL MASSAGE
back massage
A back massage is a manual treatment of the back, neck and shoulder muscles which can relieve tension, ease pain and promote general well-being.
Tuina
A holistic manual therapy method from Traditional Chinese Medicine. The therapist works along energy pathways and acupuncture points.
Trigger point therapy
The focus lies on muscular pain points that typically present as localized knots, which are treated in a targeted manner to provide lasting relief from discomfort.
Trigger point therapy
This treatment targets specific pain points within the muscle, which often manifest as localized knots and are a common source of discomfort.
Sports massage
A deep-pressure massage designed to support both prevention and recovery, helping the body prepare for and recuperate after physical activity.
Relaxmassage
Would you like to relax deeply? Then a relaxation massage is the right choice for you. This treatment tends to involve less pressure.
Pregnancy massage
You are welcome to visit us from the very first month of pregnancy – each treatment is individually adapted to your current stage of pregnancy.
Pregnancy massage
Massages are available from the very first month of pregnancy, with each treatment tailored to the specific stage of the pregnancy.
Myofascial release
The core focus is the deliberate separation of individual tissue layers, through which existing complaints can be noticeably reduced and resolved.
Myofascial release
The aim of this treatment is to systematically release individual layers of tissue from one another, thereby alleviating existing discomfort.
Medical massage
For acute or chronic complaints, the Medical Massage is the right choice – it targets the root cause of the pain directly and provides lasting support throughout the healing process.
Medical massage
Medical massage in Basel is designed for people with acute or chronic conditions—such as back and neck pain, muscle tension, and limited range of motion. Our therapists at Basel City Hall focus specifically on addressing the root cause. Accepted by health insurance providers; no doctor’s prescription required.
Manual lymphatic drainage
Swelling that occurs following surgical procedures, as a result of venous insufficiency, or during pregnancy is treated in a targeted way – lymphatic drainage promotes the faster removal of fluid retained within the tissue.
Manual lymphatic drainage
In cases of swelling that arise, for example, after surgery, due to venous insufficiency, or during pregnancy, lymphatic drainage helps to remove accumulated fluid from the tissue more quickly.
Healing practice TEN
Traditional European Naturopathy combines time-tested, holistic healing methods rooted in European natural medicine to support the body's innate ability to heal itself.
Foot reflexology massage
By stimulating targeted reflex zones on the feet, the entire organism can be positively influenced and guided back into its natural state of balance.
Foot reflexology massage
By stimulating specific reflex zones on the feet, the entire body can be addressed and brought back into balance.
Deep Tissue Massage
Using firm, targeted pressure, this technique works deep into the tissue to release tight fascia and muscles effectively.
Craniosacral therapy
This form of therapy is suitable for people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. The method can be used to support stressful phases of life and chronic complaints.
Classical Massage
For everyday muscle tension without significant pain, we recommend booking a Classic Massage.
Classical Massage
A classic massage in Basel relieves muscle tension, promotes blood circulation, and provides deep relaxation. It’s ideal after a long day at work or during periods of ongoing stress. Many supplemental insurance plans cover the cost directly—no prescription required.
Acupuncture massage
A holistic and natural pain therapy concept from Switzerland
