: trigger point
The trigger areas, in so far as they concern our present study, are localized areas of deep tenderness and increased resistance.—
Leon Chaitow, Soft-Tissue Manipulation
Leon Chaitow, Soft-Tissue ManipulationCite this Entry
“Trigger area.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/trigger%20area. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share