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Definitions of neck and back injury and chronic pain terms that begin with the letter T.
What are Tender Points?
Tender points are charecteristic of fibromyalgia. Along with the presence of 11 out of 18 tender points, fibromyalgia is also usually accompanied by widespread pain and chronic fatigue. Tender points are different than trigger points.
Tender points are charecteristic of fibromyalgia. Along with the presence of 11 out of 18 tender points, fibromyalgia is also usually accompanied by widespread pain and chronic fatigue. Tender points are different than trigger points.
Medication Tolerance
In the quest for relief from chronic back pain, tolerance to a medication or drug you might be taking may increase the number of pills you feel the need to take.
In the quest for relief from chronic back pain, tolerance to a medication or drug you might be taking may increase the number of pills you feel the need to take.
Latent Trigger Points
Latent trigger points are one type of muscle pain and are related to posture. Latent trigger points are similar to active trigger points with one major exception.
Latent trigger points are one type of muscle pain and are related to posture. Latent trigger points are similar to active trigger points with one major exception.
Thermography
In 2004, researchers at Duke University studied the use of thermography for detecting the presence of arthritis, with encouraging results.
In 2004, researchers at Duke University studied the use of thermography for detecting the presence of arthritis, with encouraging results.
Trigger Points
Trigger points, hyperirritable spots on muscles, are the cause of myofascial pain syndrome, and often affect the muscles of posture.
Trigger points, hyperirritable spots on muscles, are the cause of myofascial pain syndrome, and often affect the muscles of posture.
Thalamus - Definition of Thalamus
A definition of the thalamus will reveal how pain is processed in the brain.
A definition of the thalamus will reveal how pain is processed in the brain.
Transverse Abdominal Muscle
The transverse abdominal muscle, or transversus abdominis, is a very deep posture muscle.
The transverse abdominal muscle, or transversus abdominis, is a very deep posture muscle.
Parts of a Vertebra - Transverse Process
The transverse processes of a vertebra, along with other parts of the vertebra are important as attachment sites for spinal muscles.
The transverse processes of a vertebra, along with other parts of the vertebra are important as attachment sites for spinal muscles.
Thoracic Spine
Define throacic spine, or T-spine, which is located in the mid and upper back area, at the same level as the ribcage.
Define throacic spine, or T-spine, which is located in the mid and upper back area, at the same level as the ribcage.
Thoracic Definition
Definition of the term thoracic.
Definition of the term thoracic.