Trigger Point Review

Produce spontaneous local and referred pain that mimics the patient’s familiar discomfort.

Physically present as a palpable nodule but only painful when compressed; they do not cause spontaneous pain. Trigger Point

TrPs typically arise from , which can be acute (injury) or chronic (poor posture, repetitive stress). Produce spontaneous local and referred pain that mimics

Pain perceived in a distant location from the palpated nodule, following established muscle-specific maps. II. Etiology and Common Locations Trigger Point