Fibromyalgia Trigger Points: Fibromyalgia Pressure Points

Fibromyalgia trigger points are tender points that produce chronic pain for fibromyalgia patients. These fibromyalgia pressure points are scattered throughout the body, as seen on the picture below.

Many times, before someone is diagnosed properly, the trigger points will flare and create a type of hypersensitivity. Most people can't bear to be touched in those areas. This type of pain is called "allodynia", where a normal stimulus creates an abnormal response.

Areas Of Fibromyalgia Trigger Points

Occiput. Just at the base of the skull
Trapezius. The large muscle across the shoulders
Supraspinatus. Area near the top of the scapula or "wing bone".
Gluteal. Near the end of the lumbar spine, top of the hip bone.
Greater trochanter. Top of the hip, on the back.
Cervical. Just about where the collar bone is.
2nd rib. 2-3 inches below the cervical trigger point.
Lateral epicondyle.Outer edge of elbow, with hand turned outward.
Knee. Inner edge of the knee.

These tender points are actually small in size. The are so painful, however, that when pressed with a finger the person will pull back in pain. They are also superficial in nature, not deep within the muscles.

The exact cause of the pain is not known at the present time. Although these points seem to be inflammed, research has shown that there is no actual inflammation present. Fibromyalgia is a PAIN condition, not an inflammatory condition.

Latest Treatments For Fibromyalgia

There is very good medicine for fibromyalgia that may be worth considering if you have not taken anything yet for the condition.

When it comes to fibromyalgia trigger points, injections of steroid mixed with a numbing agent such as lidocaine are effective in reducing pain.

Conditions associated with fibromyalgia include:

Migraine headaches.
Irritable bowel syndrome.
Chronic fatigue.
Depression.
Restless leg syndrome.
TMJ syndrome.
Myofascial pain syndrome (muscle pain).

You can join the Fibromyalgia Network and get more help for your fibromyalgia symptoms. There is also very effective medicine for fibromyalgia.

Pregnant? Learn how to manage fibromyalgia and pregnancy and how exercises for fibromyalgia can reduce your pain.

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