Reliability of the pressure meter as an objective measure 180 slide of myofascial trigger point pain sensitivity

Pain ◽  
1984 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. S124 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Jaeger ◽  
J. L. Reeves ◽  
S. B. Graff-Radford ◽  
A. A. Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Pain Sensitivity ◽  
Trigger Point ◽  
Objective Measure ◽  
Myofascial Trigger Point ◽  
Pressure Meter

Spontaneous Electrical Activity at Combined Acupuncture and Myofascial Trigger Point Sites

1996 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam A Ward
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Activity ◽  
Myofascial Pain ◽  
Trigger Point ◽  
Objective Measure ◽  
Trigger Points ◽  
Myofascial Trigger Point ◽  
Spontaneous Electrical Activity ◽  
Dynamic Relationship ◽  
Neck And Shoulder Pain ◽  
Myofascial Pain And Dysfunction

Small, localised areas of spontaneous electrical activity were found at combined acupuncture and myofascial trigger point sites, corresponding to Gall Bladder 21 in the Trapezius and Small Intestine 11 in the Infraspinatus, in patients with active myofascial neck and shoulder pain. The monopolar needle EMG techniques used to assess spontaneous electrical activity offer the possibility of providing an objective measure of both point activity and the effects of therapeutic intervention. Further studies are needed to examine not just the painful lesion itself, but its dynamic relationship with its corresponding spinal segment and associated higher centres. There are important similarities between acupuncture pain points and trigger points, and observations of both can be used profitably in further studies of myofascial pain and dysfunction.

Effects of Spray and Stretch on Postneedling Soreness and Sensitivity After Dry Needling of a Latent Myofascial Trigger Point

2014 ◽  
Vol 95 (10) ◽  
pp. 1925-1932.e1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aitor Martín-Pintado Zugasti ◽  
Ángel L. Rodríguez-Fernández ◽  
Francisco García-Muro ◽  
Almudena López-López ◽  
Orlando Mayoral ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trigger Point ◽  
Myofascial Trigger Point ◽  
Dry Needling

scholarly journals DRY NEEDLING SEBAGAI TERAPI NYERI MIOFASIAL SERVIKAL

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanik Badriyah Hidayat ◽  
Annisa Oktavianti
Keyword(s):  
Trigger Point ◽  
Trigger Points ◽  
Myofascial Trigger Point ◽  
Dry Needling ◽  
Myofascial Trigger Points

Nyeri miofasial servikal (NMS) merupakan sumber nyeri umum pada individu dengan nyeri leher kronik nonspesifik. Nyeri dapat bersifat lokal, regional dan dapat juga memiliki banyak titik pemicu nyeri (myofascial trigger points/MTrPs). NMS menyebabkan nyeri di daerah otot servikal maupun fasia di sekitarnya. Nyeri leher menurunkan kualitas hidup, menurunkan produktivitas dan menyebabkan disabilitas sehingga berpengaruh secara sosioekonomi terhadap penderita dan masyarakat.Pengobatan sindrom nyeri miofasial servikal masih belum memuaskan terkait kronisitasnya. Dry needling (DN) adalah salah satu pilihan terapi nonfarmakologi yang bisa diterapkan pada NMS. DN akan mengurangi sensitisasi perifer dan sentral dengan menghilangkan sumber nosisepsi perifer (area MTrPs), memodulasi aktifitas kornu dorsalis dan mengaktifkan jalur inhibisi nyeri sentral.Neurolog sering menangani kasus NMS dan perkembangan DN akhir-akhir ini semakin pesat sebagai manajemen nyeri. Namun, keefektifan terapi DN masih belum jelas. Oleh karena itu, pengetahuan tentang peran DN pada NMS ini penting untuk diketahui oleh para neurolog. Artikel kami akan membahas tentang peran DN pada sindrom nyeri miofasial servikal.Kata kunci: Dry needling, nyeri miofasial servikal, terapi, myofascial trigger point

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF ISCHEMIC COMPRESSION ON TRIGGER POINTS FOR REDUCTION OF PAIN AND SPASM OF TRAPEZIUS MUSCLE

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-27
Author(s):  
Mubarra Rao ◽  
Sadia Shafaq
Keyword(s):  
Trigger Point ◽  
Trapezius Muscle ◽  
Trigger Points ◽  
Ultrasound Therapy ◽  
Myofascial Trigger Point ◽  
Myofascial Trigger Points ◽  
Reduction Of Pain ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Hot Pack

Myofascial trigger point is a hyperirritable nodule present in a palpable taut band of skeletal muscle, often results from muscle injury or repetitive strain that cause pain and tightness. Myofascial trigger points are one of the most common causes of chronic neck pain. This study aims to determine the efficacy of ischemic compression in comparison with myofascial stretching on trigger points of trapezius muscle for reduction of pain and spasm. Randomized Control Trial. The study was conducted in Ziauddin Hospital. 96 participants were enrolled in the study. Participants were divided into two groups equally and randomly, Group (A) an intervention group treated with hot pack, ultrasound therapy and ischemic compression, Group (B) a control group treated with hot pack, ultrasound therapy and myofascial stretching. This regime was followed thrice a week for three weeks. Statistically significant (P < 0.05) changes in the values were found in Group A and Group B for Visual Analog scale and Penn spasm frequency scale post treatment. The results showed that there is significant difference found after both interventions for the treatment of pain and spasm caused by myofascial trigger point. It cannot be said that ischemic compression is more effective than myofascial stretching for the treatment of myofascial trigger points of trapezius muscle.

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