An involuntary withdrawal or behavioral response to pressure, reflecting extreme tenderness.
Pain perceived in a distant location from the palpated nodule, following established muscle-specific maps. II. Etiology and Common Locations Trigger Point
TrPs typically arise from , which can be acute (injury) or chronic (poor posture, repetitive stress). Trigger Point
Produce spontaneous local and referred pain that mimics the patient’s familiar discomfort. Trigger Point
Physically present as a palpable nodule but only painful when compressed; they do not cause spontaneous pain.
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.