Background: Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are hyperirritable spots located in taut bands of muscle fibres. Electrophysiological studies indicate that abnormal electrical activity is detectable ...

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 ...

All experimental sessions were conducted at the laboratory of movement analysis of the San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan, Italy. The Internal Ethical Committee approved the protocol. All ...