Distinguishing sources of pain: Central vs peripheral mediation
Journal Title: Pelviperineology - Year 2020, Vol 39, Issue 1
Abstract
Research in chronic pain often fails to distinguish the pain source: central vs peripheral. In this review, I lay out a case for a greater consideration of a peripheral pain source, namely myofascial trigger points. Findings from our group are presented indicating that trigger points are alpha sympathetically innervated and are not directly related to the cholinergic neuro-muscular system. Treatment implications are discussed.
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RICHARD GEVIRTZ
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- DOI 10.34057/PPj.2020.39.01.003
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