The subject is trigger points of the musculature. Trigger points are tender, taut bands of muscle that cause pain and are posturally caused, as well as caused through injury.

Muscle knots are small, bump-like areas of muscle that can be painful to the touch. The medical term for muscle knots is myofascial trigger points.

What Causes Muscle Knots? Many things can cause knots, but most research shows that sudden muscle injury or small repeated tears lead to trigger points.

Trapezius trigger points are raised parts of the trapezius muscle, which is the large band of muscles that spans your upper back, shoulders, and neck. These points can be painful and may limit ...

Researchers are still trying to figure out what happens within muscle to create knots, also known as myofascial trigger points. Being consistent with exercise habits and moving throughout the day ...

Pain between the trigger point and the referred area may feel like it's radiating out along the same muscle. Latent trigger point Latent trigger points are not painful at rest.

With myofascial pain, sensitive trigger points cause discomfort. What causes this, and how do you get relief?

This New Technique Targets Trigger Points Within Muscle To Treat, Manage Pain November 10, 2020 / 11:25 PM EST / CBS Baltimore BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Pinpointing pain, dry needling is growing in ...

Read on to learn more about pelvic floor trigger point release, including uses, how it works, alternative treatments, risks, benefits, and when to see a doctor.