Muscle pain, though discomforting, is not always caused by an injury. Sometimes, it starts with small knots that create soreness. Dr. Lacy Anderson says those small knots, known as trigger points, ...

This week we are going to discuss a topic that we have discussed in the past, however, I feel it bears repeating as it is a very prevalent problem. The subject is trigger points of the musculature.

Muscle knots are highly irritated muscle fibers that have tightened into a ball in one area of your muscle. These painful, tender spots can feel sore and often occur in your upper back, shoulders, or ...

Muscle knots, or myofascial trigger points, are small, bump-like areas of muscle that can be painful. Treatment often includes home remedies, like applying warm or cold pads. But, professional ...

What Is Myofascial Pain Syndrome? Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a chronic pain disorder that affects the fascia (the connective tissue that covers the muscles) and causes inflammation. MPS may ...

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Pinpointing pain, dry needling is growing in popularity. The up-and-coming technique uses tiny needles to treat and manage pain. A car accident last year left Sophia Fuchs with ...

If you’ve got a lump on top of your shoulder muscle, you have a good chance of it being a trapezius knot. This type of lump in the trapezius muscle — called a myofascial trigger point — is among the ...

Doctors use trigger point injections to treat chronic muscle pain and other issues that affect the musculoskeletal system. They can cause side effects, including temporary numbness and dizziness.