Table 1 Report of 4 categories.

From: Myofascial trigger point (MTrP) size and elasticity properties can be used to differentiate characteristics of MTrPs in lower back skeletal muscle

Category

Taut band palpable

Tenderness spot upon palpation

Report of current pain constantly or during movement on the low back, discomfort, soreness or other related syndromes

Twitching observed

Nsingle

Ntwo

1

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

16

3

2

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

8

0

3

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

15

2

4

Yes

No

No

No

21

9

    

Total

60

14