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  • Title: Myofascial trigger point syndromes: an approach to management.
    Author: Rubin D.
    Journal: Arch Phys Med Rehabil; 1981 Mar; 62(3):107-10. PubMed ID: 6453568.
    Abstract:
    The treatment of myofascial trigger point (TP) pain syndromes is not difficult once the source of the problem has been determined. Whereas many modalities may be used, two of the most effective are spray-and-stretch and TP injection. These can be followed by deep massage, specific, manual resistive exercises, and an exercise program which the patient can follow at home. The goal of management is to inactivate the TPs and to restore shortened and stretch resistant muscles to their full range of motion. A number of such syndromes are discussed in terms of recognition and management.
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