How Do Trigger Points Develop?
There are two mechanisms: A. Local injury to tissues causes tearing in the fibers of muscle, tendon, ligaments, and tissue lining the bone called periosteum. Such tears do not heal due to continuing stress and other reasons. B.Systemic toxicity (accumulation of toxins in all tissues) that creates painful tender points in areas of chronic mechanical stress, such as the back of upper neck, shoulders, lower back, knees, legs, and other tissues. Systemic toxicity also causes the formation in the blood of micro-curdles which clog tiny vessels and further impede blood flow and healing. The injured tissue fails to heal for a variety of reasons. First, the injured tissues are not allowed to rest adequately soon after the injury is sustained. Second, persistent spasm of muscles in close vicinity of TP can compromise the flow of blood to the injured tissue and impair inflammatory and healing responses. Third, persistent muscle spasm continues to traumatize the injured tissues. Fourth, accelerate
