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    • Pain Medicine
    • Neurology
    • Physical Therapy

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    • Myofascial trigger points (TPs) are poorly understood and involve complex interactions within the myofascial system.
    • TPs can elicit localized pain, referred pain, and autonomic responses upon compression or massage.

    Observation:

    • A case study details a 58-year-old woman experiencing significant psychological symptoms linked to the treatment of a lower abdominal TP.
    • These psychological symptoms emerged directly during her therapeutic interventions for the abdominal TP.

    Findings:

    • The patient's psychological symptoms resolved within two weeks following high-velocity, low-amplitude manipulation and soft tissue massage.
    • This suggests a direct correlation between the TP treatment and the resolution of psychological distress.

    Implications:

    • Abdominal TPs may be associated with psychological reactions, extending beyond purely physical manifestations.
    • This case underscores the importance of considering psychological components in the management of myofascial trigger points, especially in the abdominal region.