What Is a Myofascial Trigger Point?
This contraction or spasm creates a twitching of the muscle that can be felt or seen.
How Do They Form?
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Treatment of Myofascial Trigger Points
Several different treatments may used for myofascial trigger points.
These include injections, which are minimally invasive, and external massage, which is non-invasive.
The researchers noted that the participants who received fewer than four sessions also experienced improvement.
Other research has looked at trigger-point injections ofbotulinum toxinor local anesthetics such as lidocaine.
These approaches have shown promise, but both require further research.
Participants with tension headaches who received this bang out of treatment reported significant improvements in symptoms after one session.
Another way to prevent a trigger point is to regularly stretch your muscles to counteract potential problems.
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