Normal healthy muscle tissue feels supple and elastic. A healthy muscle will contract in response to a nervous impulse, returning to its normal shape after contraction.
A dysfunctional muscle will contract, but it will not return to its normal shape following contraction. It will instead remain fixed in a shortened position, one that often results in local reduction of blood flow, lymph drainage, and range of motion.
A trigger point is painful upon compression. A trigger point may begin with a muscular strain or overuse that becomes the site of sensitized nerves, increased cellular metabolism, and decreased circulation.
So you have pain, possibly trigger points, what to do? Find a qualified and skilled Licensed Massage Therapist who can address your trigger points and release them. Also, repeated stretching throughout the day is unquestionably one of the most important aspects of treatment.
Don't live in pain, find a LMT and get some help.
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