Moving Beyond Muscle Pain: Trigger Points, Movement & Self-Care
Muscle tension can show up as stiffness, discomfort, or a movement that suddenly feels harder than it should. Sometimes the source is a trigger point: a sensitive spot in the muscle that can cause discomfort right where it is, or in a completely different part of the body.
In this educational session, Danise Tocci introduces Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy. The method was developed in 1976 and combines targeted pressure, gentle stretching, and individualized corrective exercises. You’ll look at how posture, repetitive activity, stress, and everyday movement habits play a role in muscle-related pain. You’ll also leave with practical self-care strategies you can use at home.
You’ll learn:
- What trigger points are and how they can affect comfort and movement
- How a myotherapy session works, from the health-history conversation to pressure adjusted to your comfort to personalized home exercises
- Why gradual movement and mobility matter alongside hands-on care
- How to participate safely, and when persistent or worsening symptoms call for a medical evaluation
Danise’s goal is to help people take an active role in their own well-being by understanding their bodies better, rebuilding confidence in movement, and building habits that support everyday comfort. The session emphasizes individualized care and realistic expectations. It’s meant to complement medical care, not replace it.
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About the presenter
Danise Tocci has practiced Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy since 1990. She completed certification and teacher training under founder Bonnie Prudden at the Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy Institute in Tucson, Arizona. She has worked with people of all ages, including professional athletes, dancers, musicians, and singers. Danise has taught myotherapy and self-help techniques through adult education programs in northern New Jersey and spoken at schools, organizations, and community events. Her professional background includes participation in the New York City Health Expo and appearances on CBS This Morning and in Self magazine.