Trigger points are hyperirritable areas found in muscle that cause muscle spasms which refer pain to other areas of the body. These muscle spasms cause pain, decrease range of motion, and can cause muscle weakness. Trigger point therapy is the act of decreasing these muscle spasms by myofascial release or sustaining pressure over a short period of time. This treatment is a great way to reduce chronic muscle spasms, avoid scar tissue formation, improve muscle tone and increase range of motion.

Therapeutic exercise is a individualized assessment from a chiropractic physician which includes stretches, strengthening movements, and aerobic activity designed specifically for the purpose of increasing ranges of motion, increasing support and stability to injured areas, rehabilitation, and prevention of further injuries.

Ultrasound is a high frequency sound wave that penetrates the soft tissue on the surface of the body and creates a heat response deep within the soft tissue being treated. The purpose is to increase blood circulation, relax deep muscle spasms, and speed up the healing process of damaged tissue.

Muscle Stimulation is applied at the site of soft tissue injury where small amounts of electrical currents are introduced to the surface of the body. Muscle Stimulation reduces the swelling in the tissue, reduces pain sensations, promotes muscle tone and increases the healing process.

Similar to muscle stimulation, it is used primarily for pain relief. These currents aid in the release of endorphins within the body that relieve pain naturally.

Superficial heat is the application of heat to the body by way of direct contact. This heat increases the temperature of the tissue being treated. It helps to increase the circulation, reduces joint stiffness, relaxes tissues such as muscles in spasm and connective tissue, and relieves pain temporarily. Heat is usually used for chronic pain conditions and/or muscle spasms.

Cryotherapy is the application of ice to reduce inflammation by decreasing the blood flow to the area of application. Ice is most often used at the onset of an acute injury or an exacerbation of a chronic injury. The most common techniques are ice massage or compressions to reduce the temperature of tissue, thus reducing inflammation by numbing the painful area and stopping further swelling.

Mobilizes the spinal column while simultaneously and gently stretching ligaments and muscles. The table increases blood flow and oxygen to the discs, ligaments and muscles, thereby improving balance, strength and mobility.

Idalia Eggert has 15 years of massage experience and has worked with Dr. Lazarus since 2007.

She was certified as a massage therapist in 1993 in Swedish and Deep Tissue Refloxology at the National Massage School. She recently earned certification in deep tissue body work.

Idalia has worked with numerous chiropractors, physical therapists, personal trainers and the Pain Management Clinic.