Myofascial trigger points are a common cause of musculoskeletal pain that can cause a tremendous amount of discomfort and inhibit our daily activities. During today’s episode, Dr. Gerard Malanga will discuss with Dr. Josh Martin and his residents about the history and pathophysiology of trigger points. He will also educate his colleagues on the proper management and treatment plan for their patients who suffer from myofascial trigger points.

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· Intro (0:00)

· Dr. Martin’s introduction on trigger points (0:30)

· What is the definition of a trigger point? (1:50)

· Discussing the underlying pathology of a trigger point (5:00)

· How does myofascial pain differ from spasticity? (8:15)

· Can stress lead to myofascial pain through muscle tension? (9:10)

· The most common areas in the body for muscle tension (10:15)

· Posture homeostasis talk from Dr. Malanga (10:40)

· Treatment options for myofascial pain or trigger points (17:00)

· What does fixing a roof on your house have to do with treating a trigger point? (21:30)

· How do we set up a trigger point injection? (23:30)

· Utilizing trigger point injections to facilitate the patient’s rehabilitation process (27:30)

· Closing remarks (29:00)