Symptoms of Trigger Points in the Abdominal Muscles
Symptoms of Trigger Points in the Abdominal Muscles
There are numerous symptoms caused by trigger points in the abdominal muscles. Many of these symptoms can be quite disconcerting and sometimes frightening to someone because they are felt in the viscera, reproductive organs, and other muscles (such as the back). They also create symptoms of illness.
Travell and Simons list the symptoms below.
Abdominal Trigger Points can cause symptoms of:
- Heartburn
- Menstrual pain
- False appendicitis
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Food intolerance
- Bloating
- Gas
- Backaches
- Colic in babies
- Stomachaches
- Bed wetting in older children and adults
Pain and false symptoms can be created in the :
- Esophagus
- Kidneys
- Bladder
- Colon
- Other internal organs, including false heart attacks.
Pain can be felt in:
- The groin
- Rectum
- Ovaries
- Uterus
- Vagina
- Penis
- Testes
- Prostate symptoms & impotence in males
- Painful intercourse for both sexes
These are long and varied lists, and rarely do we find trigger points in other muscles causing such visceral-somatic symptoms.
Perhaps, you have experienced some of these symptoms and could not find the reason. The reason might be abdominal trigger points.
It might be worthwhile to examine your abdomen for trigger points.
Our course about Abdominal Trigger Point Self Care helps you find your trigger points and release them.