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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. Snapping hip syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The causes of intra-articular snapping hip syndrome seem to be broadly similar to those of the extra-articular type, but often include an underlying mechanical problem in the lower extremity. The pain associated with the internal variety tends to be more intense and therefore more debilitating than with the external variety. [ 4 ]

  4. Myofascial pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The cause is believed to be muscle tension or spasms within the affected musculature. [1] Diagnosis is based on the symptoms and possible sleep studies. [1] Treatment may include pain medication, physical therapy, mouth guards, and occasionally benzodiazepine. [1] It is a relatively common cause of temporomandibular pain. [1]

  5. What to Do About Stubborn, Painful Muscle Knots ... - AOL

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    Muscle knots can be painful. Experts explain what muscle knots are, their causes, how to treat muscle knots, how to prevent them, and when to see a doctor.

  6. 5 Ways to Relieve Painful Muscle Knots - AOL

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    When you have a muscle knot, use these strategies to find relief and get moving again. Sometimes you can work them out yourself, sometimes you need help. 5 Ways to Relieve Painful Muscle Knots

  7. How to Prevent and Treat Painful Muscle Knots in Your Back - AOL

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    Lie facedown, arms out to sides and legs straight. Bend right knee, lifting foot toward ceiling. Gently rotate hips to the left as you drop right foot toward outside of left hip.

  8. Tarsal tunnel syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Flat feet may cause an increase in pressure in the tunnel region and this can cause nerve compression. Those with lower back problems may have symptoms. Back problems with the L4, L5 and S1 regions are suspect and might suggest a "Double Crush" issue: one "crush" (nerve pinch or entrapment) in the lower back, and the second in the tunnel area.

  9. Benign fasciculation syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS) is characterized by fasciculation (twitching) of voluntary muscles in the body. [1] The twitching can occur in any voluntary muscle group but is most common in the eyelids, arms, hands, fingers, legs, and feet. The tongue can also be affected.