[Purpose] This study compared the differences in electrophysiological characteristics of normal muscles versus muscles with latent or active myofascial trigger points, and identified the neuromuscular physiological characteristics of muscles with active myofascial trigger points, thereby providing a quantitative evaluation of myofascial pain syndrome and clinical foundational data for its diagn...

Treatment of pain of urogenital origin, chronic pelvic pain syndrome, can be frustrating for patients and physicians. The usual approaches do not always produce the desired results. Visceral pain from pelvic organs and myofascial pain from muscle trigger points share common characteristics. Referred pain from myofascial trigger points can mimic visceral pain syndromes and visceral pain syndrome...

OBJECTIVE To identify objective clinical examinations for the diagnosis of whiplash syndrome, whereby we focused on trigger points. DESIGN A cross-sectional study with 1 measurement point. SETTING A quiet treatment room in a rehabilitation center. PARTICIPANTS Patients (n=124) and healthy subjects (n=24) participated in this study. Among the patient group were patients with whiplash-assoc...

Background and objectives: Trigger points and muscle spasms are painful symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome. They result in difficulties for performing Activities of Daily Living (ADL). An effective treatment of trigger points and muscle spasms decreases the pain and further results into mobility restoration. The aim of this controlled study was to evaluate the effect of the Targeted Radiofrequen...

Persistent myalgia following whiplash is commonly considered the result of poor psychosocial status, illness behavior, or failing coping skills. However, there is much evidence that persistent myalgia may be due to neurophysiologic mechanisms involving peripheral and central sensitization. Myofascial trigger points may play a crucial role in maintaining sensitization. Recent research suggests t...