The trapezius is a large band of muscles across the back, shoulders, and neck. Trigger points are raised spots along a band of muscle. They can be caused by exercise, inactivity, or poor posture, like ...

Myofascial trigger points are prevalent in both migraine and tension-type headaches. However, their role in the pathophysiology of each disorder and to what degree is unclear. Myofascial trigger ...

Trigger point injection (TPI) may be an option for treating pain in some patients. TPI is a procedure used to treat painful areas of muscle that contain trigger points, or knots of muscle that form ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Excessive sensitivity apparently plays a role in cluster headaches, and blocking the hypersensitive muscle trigger points with local anesthetic may be beneficial in ...

For many aching backs, getting a professional massage is an infrequent luxury, leaving relief from muscle kinks and tension to the generous, if unreliable, hands of loved ones. And so, barring such ...