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Myofascial trigger points: a need for understanding

D G Simons

    Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    |March 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Myofascial trigger points cause muscle pain syndromes, often obscured by confusing terms. This paper clarifies concepts and proposes neurophysiologic mechanisms for trigger point phenomena.

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    Area of Science:

    • Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Neurophysiology
    • Pain Syndromes

    Background:

    • Muscle pain syndromes linked to myofascial trigger points suffer from unclear terminology and concepts.
    • The complexity of trigger point diagnosis and treatment necessitates a multidisciplinary approach.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To clarify the complex terminology and concepts surrounding myofascial trigger points.
    • To propose neurophysiologic mechanisms explaining clinical phenomena associated with myofascial trigger points.

    Main Methods:

    • Summarized presentations from a symposium on "Myofascial Trigger Points: Multidisciplinary Facets."
    • Included a "Commentary" section discussing proposed neurophysiologic mechanisms.

    Main Results:

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    • The symposium provided a platform for multidisciplinary discussion on myofascial trigger points.
    • A commentary proposed neurophysiologic mechanisms to explain trigger point clinical phenomena.

    Conclusions:

    • Clarification of terminology and concepts is crucial for understanding myofascial trigger points.
    • Proposed neurophysiologic mechanisms offer a potential framework for explaining trigger point related pain and dysfunction.