Myofascial Trigger Points: From Metabolic Failure to Recovery
Research Article | Vol 6 | Issue 1 | January-June 2026 | page: 22-26 | Blanca Piñeyro Garza
DOI: https://doi.org/10.13107/jrs.2026.v06.i01.195
Open Access License: CC BY-NC 4.0
Copyright Statement: Copyright © 2026; The Author(s).
Submitted Date: 19 Apr 2026, Review Date: 28 May 2026, Accepted Date: April 2026 & Published: 30 June 2026
Author: Blanca Piñeyro Garza [1]
[1] Sportphysis Clinic, Monterrey, Mexico.
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Address of Correspondence
Dr. Blanca Piñeyro Garza,
Sportphysis Clinic, Monterrey, Mexico.
E-mail: drabpineyro@gmail.com
Abstract
Background: Conventional treatment of myofascial pain has historically focused on symptom mitigation (pain relief), which may explain the high recurrence rates observed in clinical practice. Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) represent a structural metabolic dysfunction characterized by a state of tissue hypoxia, localized “rigor mortis”, and fascial restriction.
Methods: This article aims to integrate the energy crisis model with molecular findings of tissue acidosis and ischemia, proposing a sequential non-invasive treatment triad consisting of radial pressure waves/focused shockwaves/radial pressure waves application (preparation/intervention/drainage).
Discussion: The chronological evolution of the MTrP concept is reviewed, from the integrated energy crisis hypothesis proposed by Travell and Simons to the molecular confirmation of Jay Shah’s “biochemical soup” and cytoskeletal blockade model. Shockwave therapy is introduced as a cellular “mechanical defibrillator” capable of restoring ATP synthesis and sarcomere homeostasis within a tensegrity-based framework. Treatment outcomes are further assessed using pressure algometry as an objective measure of functional recovery.
Conclusion: The BIOLOGICAL RESET protocol redefines the therapeutic approach, shifting from passive analgesic management toward active biological engineering, achieving clinical success through pure mechanotransduction.
Keywords: Myofascial pain syndrome, Trigger points, Shock waves, Radial pressure waves
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| How to Cite this article: Piñeyro B | Myofascial trigger points: From metabolic failure to recovery | Journal of Regenerative Science | Jan-Jun 2026; 6(1): 22-26. |
