title: Abdominal Trigger Points and Psychological Function.
abstract: Myofascial trigger points (TPs) are a poorly understood phenomenon involving the myofascial system and its related neural, lymphatic, and circulatory elements. Compression or massage of a TP causes localized pain and may cause referred pain and autonomic phenomena. The authors describe a 58-year-old woman who experienced precipitation of substantial psychological symptoms directly related to her treatment for a lower abdominal TP. Her symptoms resolved after 2 weeks of receiving high-velocity, low-amplitude manipulation and soft tissue massage. Particularly in the abdomen, TPs may be associated with psychological reactions as well as physical aspects of bodily function.
authors.forename: Roy R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Reeves
authors.forename: Mark E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Ladner
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen; D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001341:Autonomic Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008405:Massage / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D061028:Trigger Points