Trigger points

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Trigger points
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  - A latent trigger point does not refer pain actively but may do when pressure is applied.
- Treatment
  - Spray + stretch
  - Corticosteroid injection
  - Botox
  - Acupunture
  - Ultrasound
  - Stretching
  - Massage
- Compressions
  - Thumb, heel, fist or elbow
  - Pressure for 8-10 seconds
  - Pain scale- 7/10
  - Results
    - Hypertonic muscles soften + lengthen
    - ROM increases
    - Muscles flushed with interstitial flow
An active trigger point actively refer pain locally or to another location.
- ....
  - A latent trigger point does not refer pain actively but may do when pressure is applied.
Causes
- Acute strain or trauma
- Chronic overload
- Poor posture
- Trigger points
  - Treatment
    - Spray + stretch
    - Corticosteroid injection
    - Botox
    - Acupunture
    - Ultrasound
    - Stretching
    - Massage
  - Compressions
    - Thumb, heel, fist or elbow
    - Pressure for 8-10 seconds
    - Pain scale- 7/10
    - Results
      - Hypertonic muscles soften + lengthen
      - ROM increases
      - Muscles flushed with interstitial flow
- Joint injury
- Surgical scars
Myofascial/ referred pain usually eliminated

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