Contraindications to Trigger Point Therapy – Who should NOT use.

Trigger Point therapy is a unique self treatment for so many different conditions including back pain, sciatica, decompress the spine, stretch muscles and ligaments, stress relief, improve circulation, improved range of motion and helps restore physical balance which is critically important for overall good health. That said, Trigger Point Therapy is not for everyone. If you have any of the following health conditions, please do not use the Trigger Point Therapy device without first consulting your physician. (While this list does not name specific conditions, it is intended to make you consider your own specific condition.)

 

  • Anticoagulation or bleeding disorders, where direct pressure will cause bruising.
  • Local or systemic Infection.
  • Acute Muscle trauma.
  • Do not apply pressure directly over any open wounds.
  • Do not apply pressure directly over any hematomas, tumors, or undiagnosed lumps under the skin.
  • Do not apply pressure directly over any medically implanted device.
  • Do not apply pressure directly over any unstable bones or joints.
  • Do not apply pressure directly over any surgically fused section of the spine.

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