Trigger Point Therapy in Broken Arrow
What trigger point therapy is
Trigger points, often called knots, are tight, tender spots within a muscle. They can feel sore when pressed, and sometimes the discomfort shows up in a nearby area too. A tight spot at the top of the shoulder, for example, may be felt up into the neck or head.
Trigger point therapy uses steady, targeted pressure on these spots. Mano Vang, LMT, locates the tender areas, holds pressure while the muscle gradually lets go, and then works the surrounding tissue. With more than 19 years of experience, Mano knows how to find these spots and how much pressure to use.
Who it may help
Trigger point work may help people who deal with:
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Neck and shoulder tension from desk work, driving, or looking down at a phone
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Tension-related headaches that seem to start in the neck or shoulders
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Tight spots in the upper or lower back
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Muscle tightness from training or sports
Mano has worked with athletes including OU linemen and fighters, as well as everyday clients who simply want relief from nagging tightness. Massage is not a replacement for medical care, so if you have new, severe, or changing headaches or pain, please check with your doctor first.
What to expect
Mano starts by asking where you feel tension and what tends to bring it on. During the session, pressure on a trigger point can feel intense, often described as a "good hurt," and it should ease as the muscle releases. Mano checks in often, and you are always in control of the pressure.
Trigger point therapy is usually combined with other massage techniques in the same session, so the work feels balanced rather than focused only on tender spots. Some mild soreness for a day or so afterward is normal.
Pricing
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60 minutes: $135
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75 minutes: $175
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90 minutes: $195
SET (Structural Energetic Therapy) can be added to any session for $65.
How to book
You'll find Mano inside After FX Spa & Salon at 2237 W Washington St in Broken Arrow. Mano is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:00 to 6:30 PM. Call the After FX front desk at (918) 451-2445 to schedule your session.
Frequently asked questions
What does a trigger point feel like?
Usually a tight, tender spot in the muscle that feels sore when pressed. Sometimes pressing it causes a sensation in a nearby area as well.
Can trigger point therapy help with headaches?
Some people find it may help with tension-related headaches that come from tight neck and shoulder muscles. It is not a substitute for seeing a doctor about headaches.
Is trigger point therapy a separate session?
It is typically part of your massage session. Mano blends it with deep tissue or other techniques based on what your body needs.
Booking: Call the After FX Spa & Salon front desk at (918) 451-2445 to book with Mano Vang, LMT. 2237 W Washington St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012. Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri, 1:00–6:30 PM.