Are trigger points common?
Myofascial trigger points are among the most common (yet poorly recognized and inadequately managed) causes of musculoskeletal pain seen in medical practice. Unfortunately, many general practitioners and orthopedic surgeons do not knowabout trigger points, and as trigger points do not show on X-rays or scans, the patient may be told there is nothing wrong with them or that there is nothing that can be done to help their pain.
