Trigger point and soft tissue release in Toronto
Hands-on treatment of tight, tender muscles and sensitive nerves to ease pain and help you move more freely.
Overview
Sustained pressure on trigger points (the tight, tender knots that refer pain) together with soft tissue techniques, myofascial release and neural mobilisation.
Like all hands-on work, it is there to make movement easier, and it is always paired with what you do between sessions.
What is trigger point and soft tissue release?
Hands-on treatment of muscles, fascia and nerves: sustained pressure on trigger points, myofascial release, soft tissue massage techniques and neural mobilisation (gentle movements that help an irritated nerve glide more freely).
How does trigger point and soft tissue release work?
Pressure and movement give the nervous system new input, which can reduce tension and sensitivity in a tight or tender area. Neural mobilisation helps a nerve that has become sensitive to stretch tolerate movement again.
How I use trigger point and soft tissue release in treatment
Soft tissue work is there to help you move better, not to chase every knot. I use it where the assessment shows it will make the next step, usually exercise, easier.
What happens in a session?
Firm but tolerable pressure on the target area, adjusted to your feedback, often combined with active movement while the pressure is held. Nerve gliding is gentle and should never be forced.
Who can trigger point and soft tissue release help?
Muscle tension and tenderness, neck and shoulder tightness, nerve-related pain such as sciatica or arm symptoms from the neck, and recovery after training.
Is trigger point and soft tissue release safe, and what should I expect afterwards?
Some tenderness afterwards is normal. Tell me straight away if anything feels too strong; the pressure is always adjustable.
Every plan starts with a full assessment, so the treatment fits what is actually driving your problem. Trigger point and soft tissue release is one tool within that plan, not the whole plan.
Related programs of care
Where I practise
- Athlete's Care Yonge & Eglinton: Mon/Wed/Fri, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Push Pounds Downtown Toronto: Tue/Thu, 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Runner's Academy St. Clair West: Mon/Wed/Fri, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- Country Lane Home office & virtual: Sat, By appointment only
Booking for a specific treatment? Mention it when you book so we can confirm which location suits it.
Before you book
Do I need a doctor’s referral to see a physiotherapist in Ontario?
No. In Ontario you can book directly with a registered physiotherapist, no referral needed. Some extended health plans, and motor vehicle or workplace injury claims, have their own requirements, so it is worth checking your plan before your first visit.
Is physiotherapy covered by OHIP?
OHIP only covers physiotherapy for certain eligible groups at OHIP-funded clinics. Appointments with me are private, not billed to OHIP. Most extended health benefit plans cover registered physiotherapy, and you receive a receipt after every visit to submit to your plan.
Can my appointment be billed directly to my insurance?
Direct billing depends on the clinic and on your insurer. Ask when you book and the clinic will confirm whether they can bill your plan directly.
Other physiotherapy services
- Exercise therapy and strength rehabilitation
- Contemporary medical acupuncture and electroacupuncture
- Dry needling
- Joint mobilisation and spinal manipulation
- IASTM soft tissue release
- Static and dynamic silicone cupping
- Shockwave therapy
- Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
- Movement and running gait assessment
- Virtual and in-home physiotherapy
Book an appointment
Start with a proper assessment
A full history, a physical examination and a written plan you leave with. Book online at the clinic nearest you, send me a message, or call me directly.