Myofascial trigger point (MTPt) can be defined as a hyperirritable spot in skeletal muscle that is associated with a hypersensitive palpable nodule in a taut band (Lois, 1999). MTPt is associated with pain on compression and the pain is typically of a referred type. MTPt are among the most common, yet poorly recognized and inadequately managed causes of myofascial pain seen in medical practice with a point of prevalence from 10% to 18% and lifetime prevalence from 30% to 50% (Çakıt, 2009). In many people with MTPt symptoms, cause severe discomfort and inability to work. Myofascial pain symptoms usually involve muscle pain with specific “trigger” or “tender” points. The pain is aggravated with activity or stress. In addition to the local or regional pain, untreated and chronic cases might lead to symptoms like depression, fatigue and behavioral disturbances.
