A clearer picture of your pain
We look at the area that hurts and the way you move around it, rather than treating a tender spot in isolation.
Assessment-led treatment in Bournemouth
Trigger point therapy
Trigger point therapy is a focused hands-on approach for muscular tension, sensitive areas and restricted movement. Your appointment at SoCo Therapies starts with an assessment and a discussion about your symptoms, health and goals.
175 Holdenhurst RoadNo obligation
Complimentary consultation
Discuss your symptoms and treatment options before you book.
Qualified practitioners in massage and musculoskeletal care
Consent-led treatment with pressure adapted to you
Bournemouth clinic near the train station and Lansdowne
Treatment overview
What is trigger point therapy?
Trigger points are sensitive areas within muscle tissue that may contribute to local pain, referred pain and muscular tension. They can be associated with changes in movement, postural strain, repetitive activity or sports-related loading.
At SoCo Therapies, your practitioner takes a detailed history and assesses the relevant areas before recommending treatment. Techniques may include sustained pressure, massage, stretching and movement advice, depending on your symptoms and response.
To compare other massage approaches, explore our Massage Treatments page.
Treatment is adapted to your comfort and is provided as part of an individual plan. We will explain when another healthcare professional or further assessment is more appropriate.
Potential benefits
How trigger point therapy may help
Suitability depends on your symptoms, health history and assessment. We do not use a one-size-fits-all treatment plan.
Targeted, comfortable pressure
Direct pressure, massage and stretching are adapted to your tolerance. You stay in control of the session throughout.
Movement that feels more possible
Reducing muscular tension can help you move with less guarding and get back to the activities that matter to you.
Advice you can actually use
You leave with practical aftercare and a sensible next step, whether that is another session, exercise, or a different referral.
Patient reviews
What patients say about SoCo Therapies
These reviews relate to massage and hands-on treatment at SoCo Therapies. Your practitioner will assess whether trigger point therapy is suitable for you before treatment begins.
“I've been suffering with shoulder aches caused by sitting at a computer for too long. After 3 sessions with Joanna the aches have gone and I feel I'm sitting/standing straighter again due to less rounding of my shoulders. Joanna does a firm deep massage which is highly effective. Strongly recommended.”
“I’ve been going to SoCo Therapies for sports massages with Molly for over a year. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and always knows exactly how to help with aches and muscle tension. I always leave feeling so much better. Highly recommend!”
“First visit this morning and had an appointment with Lauren. Absolutely brilliant Lauren met me in reception on time and took me through to her treatment room. Very professional polite and easy to chat to. The sports massage was amazing never once did she hurt me and was always asking if everything was ok which it was so much so I have rebooked. Lauren was 10/10”
Your appointment
What to expect from your appointment
Conversation
Tell us what hurts, what you have tried and what you want to get back to.
Assessment
Your practitioner looks at the relevant areas and how you move around them.
Treatment
Direct pressure, massage and stretching are combined and adapted to your comfort.
Aftercare
We explain what to expect afterwards and agree a practical next step with you.
Your practitioner
Qualified practitioners and individual care
Molly McDermott
Sports Massage Therapist
Molly works with athletes, runners and everyday people managing acute or persistent musculoskeletal issues. Her approach is evidence-informed and holistic, with the treatment shaped around your comfort, goals and the wider picture.
Meet the SoCo Therapies teamPatient information
Trigger point therapy FAQs
If you are unsure whether trigger point therapy is the right fit, our free 15-minute consultation is there for exactly that reason.
Talk it through for freeWhat is trigger point therapy?
Trigger point therapy is a focused hands-on approach for tight, sensitive areas within muscle tissue that can contribute to pain locally or elsewhere in the body. Your practitioner assesses you first, then combines suitable pressure, massage and stretching.
Is trigger point therapy painful?
Some areas may feel tender or intense, but treatment should not feel unbearable. Your practitioner explains what they are doing, checks in with you and changes the pressure or technique whenever needed.
What can trigger point therapy help with?
People often enquire about muscular tension, persistent back or neck pain, tension headaches, restricted movement and activity-related tightness. We will assess your individual situation rather than assuming trigger point work is right for everyone.
How many sessions will I need?
That depends on what is driving your symptoms, how long they have been present and how you respond. We will talk honestly about the likely next step after your assessment; there is no fixed package to commit to.
Who should speak to the clinic before booking?
Please tell us if you are pregnant, taking blood-thinning medication, have a bleeding or clotting condition, osteoporosis, an open wound or skin infection, recent surgery, or a significant injury. We can discuss whether trigger point therapy is suitable or whether another route is more appropriate.
Where is the Bournemouth clinic?
SoCo Therapies is at 175 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8DQ, in Boscombe and a short walk from Bournemouth train station. We see patients from across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Southbourne and surrounding Dorset areas.
Local trigger point therapy
Trigger point therapy in Bournemouth
Our clinic is at 175 Holdenhurst Road, close to Bournemouth train station, Lansdowne and Bournemouth town centre. We welcome patients from Boscombe, Southbourne, Winton, Westbourne, Christchurch, Poole and surrounding Dorset areas.
Find the clinic
Convenient for Bournemouth and surrounding Dorset
SoCo Therapies is a short walk from Bournemouth train station and easy to reach from Boscombe, Southbourne and Winton. The clinic is also accessible from Westbourne, Christchurch and Poole for patients looking for hands-on care in Bournemouth.