Table 1 The Cardinal Signs of a Trigger Point (adapted from Simons, Travell and Simons [1]).
Cardinal Signs of a Trigger Point | |
|---|---|
- | Presence of a taut band in the target muscle |
- | A nodular point of tenderness |
- | A jump sign: Patient reacts to the application of digital pressure to the taut band or nodular point |
- | Referral of pain on the application of pressure to the taut band or nodule |