1.
Ischemia: Lack of blood supply to soft tissues which causes hypersensitivity to
touch.
2.
Trigger Points: Highly irritated points in muscles which refer pain to other parts of
the body.
3.
Nerve Compression or Entrapment: Pressure on a nerve by soft tissue, cartilage or
bone.
4.
Postural Distortion: Imbalance of the muscular system.
5.
Biomechanical Dysfunction: Imbalance of the musculoskeletal system resulting
in faulty movement.
