Which of the following is a type of massage?

• A. Heat therapy
• B. Electrical stimulation
• C. Trigger point
• D. Chiropractic adjustment

Answer: (C)

Trigger point therapy is a type of massage that targets knots or hyperirritable spots within muscle tissue. By applying sustained pressure or friction to these points, the therapist can release the tightened fibers, reduce local tenderness, and lessen referred pain. This manual, soft-tissue approach is distinct from heat therapy (which uses warmth), electrical stimulation (which uses currents for neuromuscular effects), and chiropractic adjustment (which involves joint manipulation rather than soft-tissue massage).