
Nonetheless, the concept of trigger points provides a framework which may be used to help address certain musculoskeletal pain.

Accordingly, a formal acceptance of myofascial " knots" as an identifiable source of pain is more common among bodyworkers, physical therapists, chiropractors, and osteopathic practitioners. They are a topic of ongoing controversy, as there is limited data to inform a scientific understanding of the phenomenon. They are associated with palpable nodules in taut bands of muscle fibers. Myofascial trigger points ( MTrPs), also known as trigger points, are described as hyperirritable spots in the skeletal muscle.

Medical condition Myofascial trigger point
