Trigger Point Therapy - Treating the Erector Spinae Group

Interestingly and contrary to what some of us have been taught the erector spinae don’t hold the spine erect! This muscle group is designed to activate during extension from flexion, i.e. standing upright from bending forward. The erector spinae has three divisions each of which may manifest a trigger point.

00:00 - Introduction
00:07 - Identifying the Erector Spinae Muscles
00:45 - Anatomy and Function of the Erector Spinae
02:00 - Trigger Points in Erector Spinae
02:45 - Locating Trigger Points
03:30 - Techniques for Finding Trigger Points
04:45 - Treating the Trigger Points
06:00 - Ischemic Pressure Technique
07:00 - Summary and Conclusion

According to Travell, and Simons, individual pain patterns of several trigger points that refer pain to the Lumbosacral region may blend into each other.

Dr. Jonathan Kuttner is a chronic pain specialist who has been teaching and writing about trigger point therapy for over 30 years. In 2014, Dr. Kuttner was awarded a lifetime achievement award from the NAMTPT for his contribution to trigger point therapy.

Dr. Kuttner is an NAT presenter and his online courses can be accessed at: www.nielasher.com