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Myofascial Trigger Points

Myofascial trigger points are trigger points in the skeletal muscle that, when provoked, act as a source of pain that radiates from these points over a wider area of the muscle or the regions supplied by the nerve. These trigger points are described as palpable nodules in the muscle fiber that elicit a twitch response when stimulated. Dry needling, myotherapy, steroid injections, botulinum toxin injections, etc., are certain treatment modalities.

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Query: Hi doctor, I am a 40-year-old healthy woman with no prior serious health conditions or taking any medications. I occasionally experience bouts of asthma and have recently started to experience some minor arthritis in my right wrist due to playing professional squash in my younger years. I work at m...  Read Full »

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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to be having cervical spondylosis with neck strain from an abnormal position. The knot you feel is the myofascial knot or trigger spots. This will need to be released with deep massage. Take anti-inflammatory tablets and apply ice and perhaps some pain gels. Gi...  Read Full »

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