Motor & Trigger Point Acupuncture

Motor Point Acupuncture targets the precise location where a motor nerve enters a muscle. These points are where electrical signals from the nervous system activate the muscle. When this connection becomes impaired—due to injury, overuse, or neurological dysfunction—it can cause weakness, tightness, or altered muscle firing patterns.

By inserting an acupuncture needle into the motor point, we can help reset the neuromuscular connection, allowing the muscle to contract and relax properly again.

Clinical Benefits

Restores proper muscle activation and coordination
Improves posture and joint stability
Reduces compensatory strain patterns
Enhances athletic performance and rehabilitation
Calms hypertonic or spasming muscles

Motor point acupuncture is particularly effective for:

Postural dysfunctions
Chronic tightness resistant to stretching
Nerve entrapment syndromes (sciatic, radial, or carpal tunnel-like pain)
Rehabilitation after injury or surgery
Neuromuscular retraining for stroke or nerve trauma recovery

Trigger point acupuncture focuses on releasing small, tight knots within the muscle fibers called trigger points. These areas are often tender to the touch and can cause local or referred pain, stiffness, or restricted range of motion.

During treatment, fine sterile needles are inserted directly into these trigger points to release tension, increase blood flow, and calm overactive nerve signals. You might feel a brief muscle twitch or dull ache—this is a normal and therapeutic response that indicates the muscle is resetting.

Clinical Benefits

Relieves chronic and acute muscle pain
Restores flexibility and mobility
Improves blood and oxygen circulation in affected tissues
Helps deactivate referred pain patterns
Reduces inflammation and supports faster recovery

Trigger Point Acupuncture is often used for conditions such as:

Neck, shoulder, and upper back pain
Low back and hip tension
Headaches and migraines
TMJ and jaw tension
Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome
Sports injuries and repetitive strain patterns

How They Work Together

Trigger point and motor point techniques complement each other beautifully.

Trigger point acupuncture releases the contracted fibers and clears metabolic waste.
Motor point acupuncture re-establishes optimal nerve communication and restores normal muscle firing patterns.

Together, they help relieve pain, improve range of motion, and retrain the body to move efficiently.

Complementary Therapies

At True Acupuncture & Wellness, these methods are often combined with electro-acupuncture, cupping, or Tui Na massage to enhance muscular and nervous system recovery. This integrative approach helps not just reduce pain but optimize function and resilience throughout the body.

What to Expect

During your session:

You may feel a quick twitch or mild soreness that fades within hours.
Most patients notice immediate improvement in movement or reduction in pain.
Treatment is customized to your comfort level and specific functional goals.

Both techniques are performed by licensed acupuncturists trained in advanced neuromuscular methods and anatomy-based assessment.

Summary

Trigger Point and Motor Point Acupuncture are targeted, anatomy-driven methods that release muscle tension, restore healthy movement, and improve nervous system communication. Whether used alone or with other therapies, these approaches help the body reset naturally—supporting long-term relief and performance recovery.