Trigger points or muscle “knots” are sore spots in soft tissue that cause deep aching.
Myofascial (TrPs) pain syndrome is a chronic pain disorder with too many trigger points.
TrPs are usually described as micro-cramps, but the science is half-baked, and their nature is controversial.
Regardless, these sore spots are as common as pimples, often alarmingly fierce.
They seem to grow like weeds around injuries. They may be a significant factor in back and neck pain, as a cause, a complication, or a bit of both.
There are many possible causes of unexplained aches and pains.
Still, trigger points are an interesting puzzle piece for many people and offer some potential for relief.
Trigger point therapy mostly rubs and presses on trigger points, which can feel amazingly relieving.
Dry needling is a popular (but dubious) method of stabbing trigger points into submission with acupuncture needles.
