# Muscle Trigger Points

> Reference for muscle trigger points, referral patterns, and pain sources. (iPhone/iPad app by Real Bodywork.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muscle-trigger-points/id348867501 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Real Bodywork](https://appshunter.io/developer/348867504)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 548 App Store ratings · 437 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 246 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-01-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muscle-trigger-points/id348867501/reviews.md

## What is Muscle Trigger Points?

A reference for trigger points and referral patterns for 108 muscles. Features 160 trigger points with their corresponding referral patterns, 80 conditions that can be caused by trigger points, and 25 videos that show how to release specific muscles. Each muscle includes the visual referral pattern and point location, plus a written muscle action, referral, origin, insertion, nerve, comments, and audio pronunciation for each muscle. You can choose to view each muscle individually, or use the zones view to see all the muscles that refer into a specific area (or for a specific condition). This is a great help in discovering the source of pain. 

This app features all the scientifically proven trigger points and referral patterns as shown in the research. 
 
Trigger points are tight places in a muscle that cause pain to be felt elsewhere in the body. This is great for massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, or anyone wanting to discover the source of muscular pain, and learn about muscle function.

FEATURED IN APPLE'S WHATS HOT FOR TWO WEEKS!

"Any iPhone user with an interest in the human body may find Real Bodywork’s reference app Muscle Trigger Points to be of special interest." Phone Gear Review

"...the app is quite useful for identifying problem areas and gives us a great visual for pinpointing the problem. " Slap App Review

iTunes User Reviews:

"SIMPLE & EASY to use, INEXPENSIVE, along with EXCELLENT 3D graphics to help zero-in on areas of each muscle when palpating." Roc 5/5

## Key features

- 108 muscle references
- 160 trigger points with referral patterns
- 80 trigger point-related conditions
- 25 muscle release videos
- Detailed muscle anatomy and function
- Individual and zone muscle views

## Chart rankings

- #21 in Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

## What do users think of Muscle Trigger Points?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💯 Helpful for pain relief
- 🔍 Accurate trigger point identification
- 🎓 Educational and informative
- 👨‍⚕️ Useful for healthcare professionals
- 🏃‍♀️ Beneficial for athletes and active individuals
- 📱 Convenient mobile app
- 🗺️ Comprehensive muscle and trigger point coverage
- 🎥 Helpful instructional videos

**Cons**

- 🔍 Lack of detailed instructions for locating trigger points
- 🔊 Issues with audio/sound in videos
- 📱 Compatibility problems on certain devices
- 🔍 Limited coverage of some muscle groups

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes after recent updates
- Certain muscle images or videos not displaying properly

**Most requested features**

- Add more self-treatment techniques and instructions
- Improve navigation and search functionality
- Provide the ability to save personal notes or bookmarks
- Expand the range of muscles and trigger points covered
- Integrate a pain tracking or symptom logging feature

## Recent user reviews (10 of 437)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muscle-trigger-points/id348867501/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very helpful

*2026-08-11, version 6.6*

Great for figuring out pain and referral pain trigger points

### 5/5 — Best App, used it for years now

*2026-08-08, version 6.6*

Amazing app that means I can treat injuries, aches and pains super fast. Incredibly helpful to locate where the actual pain is coming from which I can then share with my physio.

### 5/5 — Super appli !!!!

*2026-07-27, version 6.6*

J’adore très pratique pour les massothérapeutes !

### 5/5 — Great resource!

*2026-07-17, version 6.6*

Love this app! Use it as a resource at a personal trainer, not stepping out of my scope of practice, but to help clients define their hot spots, do self-myofascial release, and develop a plan for strengthening weak areas.

### 5/5 — This is a perfect app. Five stars is too low.

*2026-07-14, version 6.6*

This is an amazing way to learn about trigger point therapy, or an amazing resource for people who already know something about it. In my opinion this is quite possibly the best in the App Store. Everyone should get it immediately. If every person in our society had it on their phone society would be much more pain-free in life would be generally better

### 5/5 — Very Useful

*2026-07-08, version 6.6*

This app is very Useful and User Friendly. It is set up just like Travell’s Trigger Point books, but fits in your pocket. You can search by area or muscle. I use it in my acupuncture practice every week.

### 5/5 — a practical and no fuss app

*2026-06-12, version 6.6*

wish more apps were built exactly like this one, well a lot of them started off like that but are so bloated that they’re now useless (like google search engine for example) but this app gives me nostalgia it just works so well exactly as intended

### 5/5 — Saved my life

*2026-06-12, version 6.6*

Cured years worth of pain in a week with this app

### 5/5 — Best Trigger Point App

*2026-04-23, version 6.6*

I have had this app for years! I was trained in the Travell and Simons trigger point technique many years ago. As a former massage therapist who still loves to do trigger point to help others this app has come to my aid many times. I love it and highly recommend this to anyone looking for the perfect resource to apply trigger point therapy! It’s like looking at the charts or posters but better in 3D! Thank you to the creators for making such a valuable resource for those of us trained in body work and those who’d like to learn!

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2026-03-11, version 6.6*

I’ve used this app over many years and love it. Easy to use. It’s moved effortlessly from old to new phone and across different operating systems. Highly recommend.

## Frequently asked questions about Muscle Trigger Points

### What is Muscle Trigger Points?

Muscle Trigger Points is a reference application that provides detailed information on trigger points and their corresponding referral patterns for 108 different muscles. It helps users identify the source of muscular pain by illustrating where pain is felt in relation to the trigger point.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app includes references for 160 trigger points, their referral patterns, and 80 conditions that can be caused by trigger points. It also features 25 videos demonstrating muscle release techniques, detailed written information on muscle anatomy and function, and both individual and zone views for easy navigation.

### How much does Muscle Trigger Points cost?

This application is a paid app. The price is a one-time purchase, and there are no in-app purchases or advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is particularly useful for healthcare professionals such as massage therapists, physical therapists, and chiropractors. It is also beneficial for anyone interested in understanding the source of muscular pain, learning about muscle function, and exploring trigger point therapy.

### Can this app help diagnose pain?

While the app provides a comprehensive reference for trigger points and their referral patterns, it is intended as a discovery tool for the source of pain. It is not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment. Users should consult with a healthcare provider for any medical concerns.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.6 — 2022-10-28

Support for the newest phones.

### 6.5 — 2022-02-12

Fixed missing button on certain phones.

### 6.4 — 2021-11-04

Ipad screen fix. Ability to turn off auto muscle name speak.

### 6.3 — 2021-10-05

Fixed minor issues with newest operating system.

### 6.2 — 2021-08-29

Fixed minor display errors.

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