Upcoming Workshops and Events  

Upcoming Workshops

TONIGHT - Thursday, August 4th - In The Dalles

 Free Workshop - Learn To Treat Trigger Points!

Pain sufferers are invited to come learn how to reduce muscle tension through Trigger Point Therapy. Carola Stepper, LAc and owner of Cascade Acupuncture Center will be presenting this workshop where those attending will learn natural approaches to the treatment and prevention of pain and discomfort. This FREE workshop will be held on Thursday, August 4th, starting at 7pm, at their clinic in The Dalles; 1712 E 12th Street. You are encouraged to bring a partner if you can. Class size is limited. Call 541-298-2378 to register.

In Hood River - Monday, August 8th

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Workshop

Learn about the causes and solutions to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Repetitive Strain Injury. For some, it is simply a poorly understood wrist injury that can prevent one from working, to others it is a wrist injury that makes using one's hands very painful. Find out how Acupuncture can be a successful form of treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Repetitive Strain Injuries, without the harmful effects of drugs and surgery. This workshop will be presented by Carola Stepper, LAc, and held at Cascade Acupuncture Center, 104 5th Street in Hood River on Monday, August 8th, starting at 7pm. Call Hood River Community Education at 541-386-2055 to register.

In Hood River - Monday, August 22nd

Free Workshop - Learn To Treat Trigger Points!

Pain sufferers are invited to come learn how to reduce muscle tension through Trigger Point Therapy. Carola Stepper, LAc and owner of Cascade Acupuncture Center will be presenting this workshop where those attending will learn natural approaches to the treatment and prevention of pain and discomfort. This FREE workshop will be held on Monday, August 22nd, starting at 7pm in the Bamboo Room at Cascade Acupuncture Center, 104 5th Street in Hood River. You are encouraged to bring a partner if you can. Class size is limited. Call 541-387-HEAL (4325) to register.

In Hood River - Friday, August 26th

Groove in the Gorge Dance Party with DJ Mojo

Paris Fair Event Space, 315 Oak Street, 3rd Floor, in Hood River.

8pm-10pm - $8 at the door.

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Feature story -

What is a Trigger Point?

A trigger point is not the same as an Acupuncture point. When you touch a trigger point there is pain and you can feel where the spot is with your fingers. These areas are often found in "muscle knots". Trigger points usually have blocked blood flow and often cause an entire muscle to be painful, tight, weak, and more easily fatigued. Trigger points can be caused by overworking or over stressing muscles or by a direct injury to the muscle.

Characteristics of Trigger Points:

• Tender to finger pressure.
• Deep aching pain in the affected muscle.
• Overlying skin feels hot.
• Weakness in affected muscle.

Relief for trigger point pain can easily be achieved by releasing the 'knots' with Acupuncture treatments and Massage, which remove the blockage of trapped energy, allowing an unwinding or relaxation of the muscle fibers. When combining Acupuncture treatments and Massage with Trigger Point Therapy, those affected will enjoy the benefits of quicker results and find that the healing effects tend to last longer.

Common conditions which can benefit from Trigger Point Therapy

• Tension Headaches
• Back Pain
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Fatigue

How does Trigger Point Therapy work?

Trigger Point Therapy works by applying direct pressure on the affected spot, allowing the pain and tension to slowly melt away. This creates a release in the muscle that can give you greater flexibility, a decrease in stiffness and increase in local blood flow. Trigger Point Therapy, when used in conjunction with Acupuncture treatments can enhance the noted improvement in pain relief.

The deactivation of trigger points with Acupuncture takes a course of treatment. The muscles associated with trigger points have often been dysfunctional for many months, or even years, so the re-education of the nervous system takes time. You can receive faster results by including Trigger Point Therapy as part of your overall treatment plan.

Clients who have attended this workshop, and then who have practiced the Trigger Point Therapy have found they can respond to Acupuncture treatments faster, get better results and in turn, save money!