Myofascial Trigger Points in Neck and Shoulder Muscles and Widespread Pressure Pain Hypersensitivtiy in Patients With Postmastectomy Pain

Abstract

Our findings revealed bilateral widespread pressure pain hypersensitivity in patients with postmastectomy pain. In addition, the local and referred pain elicited by active TrPs reproduced neck and shoulder/axillary complaints in these patients. These results suggest peripheral and central sensitization in patients with postmastectomy pain.