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Latent Trigger Points

By , About.com Guide

Updated December 17, 2007

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Definition: Tight irritible knots in muscles that cause stiffness and limit motion, but only cause pain when stimulated by touch or pressure.

Other than the way the associated pain shows up, latent trigger points can be exactly like active trigger points.

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