Although myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are rarely mentioned in relation to shoulder pain, they may present an alternative underlying mechanism, which would provide new treatment targets ...

What is a trigger point? A trigger point, also known as a myofascial trigger point, is a painful nodule within a taut band of fascia, a connective tissue that covers your muscles. To the touch, it ...

and referred pain with the presence of myofascial trigger points in any part of the body. Diagnosis is suspected when at least three of the following criteria are met: Presence of a tight muscle ...

Other research has shown red light therapy could minimize the appearance of wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and broken blood ...

I appreciate the ability to use this as a myofascial trigger point release (painful tender spots that twitch when massaged) to target particularly stubborn areas, like my hamstrings. I’ve also ...

In some cases, this pain is most closely reproduced by the application of digital pressure to gluteal muscle trigger points (L Huguenin, unpublished work). This referral of pain to the hamstrings has ...

Generally, it is good to get up every one hour from sitting posture, walk around and stretch a bit to avoid backache. Also, core muscles strengthening can help a lot. Please go to a physiotherapist ...

I’ve tried all sorts of tools and products that claim they relieve neck tightness, aches and pains. These are three that do ...