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Trauma
Overuse
Emotional stress/holding
Poor posture/holding
Sensation of pain from cause released to spinal cord
Muscle guarding
Increased local metabolism – response to pain
Inflammation
Spasm – causes local ischemia
Pain from ischemia
Spasm …
Pain …
To stop cycle: Soothing strokes, calming for emotional aspect
Spasm Treatment:
Direct pressure – broad surface
Approximate origin and insertion of muscle
Reciprocal inhibition – indirect muscle energy technique
Ice – pack for 10 to 15 minutes