Abdominal Wall Pain and Primary Dysmenorrhea: The Importance of Myofascial Trigger Points

Abstract

Myofascial trigger points are among the often-overlooked causes of anterior abdominal wall pain and primer dysmenorrhea. It is crucial to evaluate patients with a myofascial perspective in addition to a good history and a detailed physical examination. Myofascial trigger points of the abdominal oblique muscles and rectus abdominis muscle should be considered for patients with abdominal wall pain and primer dysmenorrhea. It should also be kept in mind that myofascial pain syndrome may be the primary pathology responsible for the pain, or it may be an entity accompanying another underlying pathology.