trigger point.
discrete spot in taut bands of muscle that produce local and referred pain when muscle bands are compressed
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About trigger point
Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), also known as trigger points, are described as hyperirritable spots in the skeletal muscle. They are associated with palpable nodules in taut bands of muscle fibers. They are a topic of ongoing controversy, as there are limited data to inform a scientific understanding of the phenomenon. Accordingly, a formal acceptance of myofascial "knots" as an identifiable source of pain is more common among bodyworkers, physical therapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, and osteopathic doctors. Nonetheless, the concept of trigger points provides a framework that may be used to help address certain musculoskeletal pain.
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