1. Soft tissue sore spots of an unknown origin.
- Author
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Meakins, Adam
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MYOFASCIAL pain syndromes , *PATHOLOGICAL physiology , *MASSAGE therapy , *ACUPRESSURE , *PALPATION , *NEUROPHYSIOLOGY , *ANALGESIA , *PAREIDOLIA - Abstract
The author discusses trigger points and its pathophysiology. Deep tissue massage and acupressure techniques are cited as treatment options for trigger points. According to the author, the practice of palpating trigger points as a physiotherapist remains a challenge for him. Also discussed are efforts to visualise trigger points, neurophysiological processes responsible for temporary pain relief and the pareidolia phenomenon.
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- 2015
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