Trigger Point Acupuncture
Physical Therapy located in Clifton, NJ
Trigger Point Acupuncture
Physical Therapy located in Clifton, NJ
Trigger Point Acupuncture in Clifton, NJ
Trigger points are tight, irritable knots in a muscle that can cause local pain and pain that travels to other areas. At Clifton Physical Therapy, John Miller, LAc, our licensed acupuncturist, uses trigger point acupuncture: fine, sterile acupuncture needles placed into these knots to help the muscle release, reduce tension and ease pain. No medication is injected. Trigger point acupuncture can be combined with your physical therapy plan.
Trigger Point Acupuncture in Clifton, NJ
Trigger points are tight, irritable knots in a muscle that can cause local pain and pain that travels to other areas. At Clifton Physical Therapy, John Miller, LAc, our licensed acupuncturist, uses trigger point acupuncture: fine, sterile acupuncture needles placed into these knots to help the muscle release, reduce tension and ease pain. No medication is injected. Trigger point acupuncture can be combined with your physical therapy plan.
Trigger Point Acupuncture FAQs
What is a trigger point?
A trigger point is a tight, painful knot in a muscle or the surrounding fascia (connective tissue). These knots are tender to the touch and can cause pain locally or in other parts of the body. Trigger points may be:
Active trigger points – painful even at rest and often cause referred pain elsewhere in the body.
Latent trigger points – only painful when pressed but may cause stiffness or limited movement.
What causes trigger points?
Trigger points can form when muscles contract repeatedly or remain under stress. Common causes include:
Repetitive activities (typing, pitching, lifting)
Direct injuries (falls, sports injuries)
Poor posture or sustained muscle loading
Muscle overuse or tension from stress
Prolonged inactivity
What is trigger point acupuncture?
Treatment uses fine acupuncture needles only, no medication, provided by John Miller, LAc.
Ready to find relief from muscle knots and pain? Book your appointment online or call (973) 241-1338 to schedule trigger point acupuncture at Clifton Physical Therapy in Clifton, NJ. We proudly serve patients from Passaic, Montclair, Bloomfield, Nutley, and across North Jersey.
Clifton Physical Therapy
✆ Phone (appointments): (973)-241-1338
Address: 1059 Bloomfield Ave, Clifton, NJ 07012
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