Table 3.
Descriptive Features of Pain in Subjects with Active Myofascial Trigger Points
| Variable | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Duration of Pain | |
| Intermittent | 7 |
| Extended | 15 |
| Temporal Occurrence of Pain | |
| Morning | 5 |
| Afternoon | 0 |
| Evening | 9 |
| Night | 3 |
| Other | 4 |
| Pain influences activity | |
| Yes or somewhat | 14 |
| No | 6 |
| Nature of Pain | |
| Local | 16 |
| Widespread | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Sleep Difficulties(Oswestry Disability Index)) | |
| 0 (none) | 4 |
| 1 (some) | 18 |
| 2 (frequent) | 1 |
| Pain Disrupts Sleep | |
| 1(yes) | 14 |
| 2(no) | 8 |
| Trigger Point Location | |
| Both sides | 14 |
| Left side | 2 |
| Right side | 6 |
| Duration of Pain | |
| 3–11 months | 3 |
| 1–2 years | 4 |
| 3 years or more | 15 |
| Exercise Frequency | |
| 3x/week or more | 15 |
| < 3x/week | 7 |