Release the muscle knots causing your pain.
Trigger points are hyperirritable spots in skeletal muscle that cause local pain and referred pain in other areas of your body. A knot in your shoulder could be causing your headaches. Our licensed therapists use sustained pressure to release these points — combined with chiropractic care for lasting relief.
Monroe and Shreveport — targeted pain relief at both.
Two Mayfield Chiropractic offices across Northeast and Northwest Louisiana. Licensed massage therapists trained in trigger point therapy at both locations.
Dr. Gregory Mayfield
With 31+ years of chiropractic practice in Louisiana, Dr. Mayfield provides integrated care where trigger point therapy addresses the muscular source of referred pain while chiropractic adjustments correct the underlying spinal issues that often cause muscle dysfunction in the first place.
- Licensed therapists trained in myofascial trigger point therapy
- Integrated approach — trigger point release and chiropractic adjustments
- Accepts most insurance and Medicare
- Effective for chronic pain, headaches, and referred pain patterns
Targeting the knots that cause referred pain.
Trigger point therapy uses sustained pressure on specific hyperirritable muscle spots to release the knot, restore blood flow, and eliminate referred pain patterns. Common trigger points in the upper trapezius cause headaches; piriformis trigger points mimic sciatica. Finding and releasing the right point is the key.
Where knots hide — and where they hurt.
Trigger points do not always hurt where they are located. Knowing common referral patterns helps explain pain that seems to come from nowhere.
Upper trapezius and neck
Trigger points here cause neck pain, temple headaches, and jaw pain. One of the most common sources of chronic headaches that go undiagnosed.
Piriformis and hip
Piriformis trigger points create buttock and leg pain that closely mimics sciatica — often misdiagnosed. Releasing the piriformis eliminates the referred pattern.
Lower back and quadratus lumborum
Trigger points in the quadratus lumborum are a major cause of persistent lower back pain that does not respond to spinal treatment alone.
"After my accident they handled everything with the insurance so I could just heal."
— Verified patient"Dr. Mayfield actually explained what was wrong instead of just cracking my back and rushing me out."
— Verified patient"They worked around my work schedule and never made me feel like just another number."
— Verified patientTrigger point therapy — what to know
What is a trigger point?
A trigger point is a hyperirritable spot in a skeletal muscle — commonly called a "muscle knot." These tight bands of muscle fiber cause local pain and "referred pain" in other areas of your body. A trigger point in your shoulder could be the source of your headache or arm pain.
How does trigger point therapy work?
Trigger point therapy uses sustained, direct pressure on the trigger point to release the muscle fiber knot, restore blood flow, and eliminate the referred pain pattern. This is sometimes combined with stretching and movement to maintain the release. Relief is often noticeable within the session.
Is trigger point therapy painful?
Pressing on a trigger point typically causes a characteristic "good pain" — a deep ache that reproduces your familiar pain pattern. This indicates the right point has been located. Most patients describe it as intense but productive. Pressure is adjusted throughout the session to your tolerance.
How is trigger point therapy different from regular massage?
Regular massage uses broad, flowing strokes over large muscle areas. Trigger point therapy uses focused, sustained pressure on specific hyperirritable spots. It is more targeted, more intense, and specifically aimed at breaking the neuromuscular dysfunction causing referred pain.
Can trigger point therapy help with headaches?
Yes. Many chronic tension headaches originate from trigger points in the upper trapezius, suboccipital muscles, and sternocleidomastoid. Releasing these points often significantly reduces or eliminates headache frequency and intensity — especially when combined with cervical chiropractic adjustments.
Release your pain at the source.
Call either office to schedule your trigger point therapy session. Same-day appointments often available at Monroe and Shreveport.