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Trigger Points
From The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook
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01/23/2020

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Term
What is a trigger point?
Definition
A hypersensitive palpable nodule in a taut band.
Term
What is the taut band similar to?
Definition
A partially cooked spaghetti.
Term
What is a latent trigger point?
Definition
You might not know it's there. Only hurts when it is pressed on.
Term
What is an active trigger point?
Definition
You know it's there, it hurts.
Term
What is a tender point?
Definition
Not a trigger point. Tender when palpated, but no knot. Bilateral.
Term
Two people who are given credit for trigger point research?
Definition
Janet Travell and David Simons
Term
How many fibromyalgia tender points are there?
Definition
18
Term
Where is referred pain usually?
Definition
Distally and at insertion site.
Term
Where are trigger points usually found?
Definition
In the belly of the muscle.
Term
What is the safest and most effective way to break the cycle that maintains the trigger point?
Definition
Increase blood circulation, which very quickly increases the supply of oxygen and energy to the muscle tissues.
Term
What is the safest and most effective way to break the cycle that maintains the trigger point?
Definition
Increase blood circulation, which very quickly increases the supply of oxygen and energy to the muscle tissues.
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