An active trigger point is one with spontaneous pain or pain in response to movement that can trigger local or referred pain. A latent trigger point is a sensitive spot with pain or discomfort only elicited in response to compression. ... The muscle with a trigger point may be weak, but usually no atrophy can be noticed.
An active trigger point is one with spontaneous pain or pain in response to movement that can trigger local or referred pain. A latent trigger point is a sensitive spot with pain or discomfort only elicited in response to compression. ... The muscle with a trigger point may be weak, but usually no atrophy can be noticed.