Pet Myofascial and Trigger Point Therapy

Chi West Veterinary Rehabilitation and Integrative Health provides myofascial and trigger point therapy as part of our comprehensive, integrative approach to enhancing pets’ physical health, mobility, and comfort in the Greater Sacramento, CA area.
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Pet Myofascial and Trigger Point Therapy

Myofascial and trigger point therapy involves targeted hands-on techniques designed to release fascial restrictions, alleviate muscle trigger points, and reduce pain. This therapy helps improve mobility, flexibility, and overall comfort for pets experiencing chronic pain, injury recovery, or musculoskeletal dysfunction.

What Is Pet Myofascial and Trigger Point Therapy?

Pet myofascial and trigger point therapy focuses on releasing muscle tightness, fascial restrictions, and painful trigger points that develop due to injury, overuse, surgery, or chronic conditions. The fascia, a connective tissue network surrounding muscles, bones, and organs, can become restricted, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Trigger points—hyperirritable knots within muscles—can further contribute to localized and referred pain, muscle dysfunction, and postural imbalances.

At Chi West Veterinary Rehabilitation and Integrative Health, our specialists use targeted hands-on techniques to gently release fascial adhesions and trigger points, improve circulation, and restore movement, helping pets move more freely and comfortably.

Benefits of Myofascial and Trigger Point Therapy for Pets

As a targeted and direct mode of relief, myofascial and trigger point therapy offers numerous immediate and ongoing benefits, including:

  • Pain Relief: Treatment alleviates discomfort from chronic pain, arthritis, injuries, muscle tightness, and post-surgical adhesions.
  • Improved Mobility & Flexibility: Care releases fascial restrictions and muscle knots, restoring natural movement and posture.
  • Enhanced Circulation & Healing: Therapy stimulates blood flow and oxygenation to tissues, accelerating recovery from injuries and surgeries.
  • Reduced Muscle Tension & Trigger Points: Sessions relieve localized muscle knots (trigger points) that cause referred pain and movement restrictions.
  • Support for Neurological & Orthopedic Conditions: Our program aids in rehabilitation for pets with nerve injuries, musculoskeletal dysfunction, and post-operative stiffness.

What to Expect During a Pet Myofascial and Trigger Point Therapy Session

At Chi West Veterinary Rehabilitation and Integrative Health, every session is customized to your pet’s specific needs and comfort level. We begin with a detailed assessment to identify areas of tension, fascial restrictions, and active trigger points. Using gentle, hands-on techniques, we work to release tight fascia, relax muscle knots, and restore functional movement.

This therapy is often integrated into a larger rehabilitation plan, incorporating acupuncture, manual therapy, laser therapy, physical rehabilitation, and home exercises for optimal pain relief and recovery. Our team closely monitors your pet’s progress and response to treatment, adjusting techniques as needed to maximize comfort, healing, and overall well-being.

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