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2. Myofascial trigger point - Wikipedia

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   Activation of trigger points may be caused by a number of factors, including acute or chronic muscle overload, activation by other trigger points (key/satellite, primary/secondary), disease, psychological distress (via systemic inflammation), homeostatic imbalances, direct trauma to the region, collision trauma (such as a car crash which stresses many muscles and causes instant trigger points ...

3. This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Don’t Treat a ...

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   Muscle knots are also commonly known as a myofascial trigger points, because they occur in the muscle or fascia (the layer of connective tissue that encases and supports your muscles) and can make ...

4. Myofascial pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Localized muscle pain; Trigger points that activate the pain (MTrPs) Generally speaking, the muscular pain is steady, aching, and deep. Depending on the case and location the intensity can range from mild discomfort to excruciating and "lightning-like". Knots may be visible or felt beneath the skin.

5. Spasmodic torticollis - Wikipedia

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   Some feel an invisible tremor of their head for a few months at onset. Then the head may turn, pull or tilt in jerky movements, or sustain a prolonged position involuntarily. Over time, the involuntary spasm of the neck muscles will increase in frequency and strength until it reaches a plateau.

6. Here are 4 places on your body you should never foam roll ...

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   While foam rollers can help loosen tight muscles and relieve painful knots, they should be used carefully. ... "Rolling on a joint or neck can yield too much pressure on those areas and is best ...

7. 5 Ways to Relieve Painful Muscle Knots - AOL

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8. Torticollis - Wikipedia

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   The sternocleidomastoid muscle gets its blood from different arteries in the neck, which bring oxygen and nutrients to keep the muscle healthy. Torticollis can happen when there are issues with the sternocleidomastoid muscle, like if it's too short, causing the head and neck to be in an odd position. [ 25 ]

9. 5 easy exercises for your head and neck to alleviate desk job ...

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   It shortens and tightens muscles in the neck, which can lead to pain and cause tension headaches. Do these exercises to help stretch and strengthen the muscles that support your head and neck.