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Summary
Overall, emotional stress can contribute to trigger point formation through a variety of mechanisms, including muscle tension and tightness, changes in posture and movement patterns, changes in the nervous system's sensitivity to pain, and changes in the immune system's ability to heal and recover from muscle damage. Managing stress and addressing the underlying emotional factors that contribute to stress can be an important part of treating trigger points.
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Chronic Pain from Chronic Stress
In addition to these physical effects, emotional stress can also lead to changes in the nervous system that contribute to trigger point formation. Chronic stress can cause changes in the nervous system's sensitivity to pain, making us more prone to developing trigger points and experiencing pain.
Furthermore, research suggests that emotional stress can cause changes in the immune system that contribute to trigger point formation. Chronic stress can suppress the immune system, making it more difficult for the body to heal and recover from muscle damage and inflammation.
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Stress and Pain
Stress can also cause changes in our posture and movement patterns, which can further exacerbate muscle tension and trigger point formation. For example, when we're stressed, we may hunch our shoulders, clench our jaw, or tighten our neck muscles, all of which can contribute to the formation of trigger points in these areas.
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Emotions and Physical Pain
Emotional stress can contribute to the development of trigger points in several ways. When we experience stress, our bodies release stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which can cause muscle tension and tightness. Over time, this muscle tension can lead to the formation of trigger points.
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Dr. Jeff Conner, Doctor of Physical Therapy Health and Performance Consulting
CURATOR'S NOTE
Physical Therapists treat Physical pain, sometimes it stems from emotional stress.
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