This report outlines the clinical and therapeutic framework of trigger points (TrPs), hyperirritable nodules found within taut bands of skeletal muscle fibers.
A transient visible contraction of muscle fibers when the TrP is palpated or needled.
Activated by a "key" trigger point in another muscle; resolving the key point often inactivates the satellite automatically. Diagnostic Indicators: Trigger Point
Trigger points are primarily categorized by their activity level and location relative to other symptomatic areas:
Produce spontaneous local and referred pain that mimics the patient’s familiar discomfort. This report outlines the clinical and therapeutic framework
An involuntary withdrawal or behavioral response to pressure, reflecting extreme tenderness.
TrPs typically arise from , which can be acute (injury) or chronic (poor posture, repetitive stress). Pain perceived in a distant location from the
Pain perceived in a distant location from the palpated nodule, following established muscle-specific maps. II. Etiology and Common Locations