Clinically, trigger points tend to emerge in the warp and weft of the myofascia along certain predetermined lines of force, or meridians. There's also a fair amount of evidence out there to support this. Clinically, trigger points and super trigger points tend to emerge in the warp and weft of the myofascia along certain predetermined lines of force, or meridians. The reasons for this have been suggested by Thomas Myers and are based on the earlier work of Ida Rolf.
It is useful therefore to understand and visualize these myofascial meridian train lines. Muscles do not operate in isolation, but might be regarded as the contractile elements within a myofascial continuum, which runs throughout the body. These meridian maps may help to explain how and why the development of primary, central trigger points in one area of the body may lead to secondary or satellite trigger points distally.
It describes bioenergetic lines or channels that are said to flow throughout the body. All of our body systems and structures work together in interdependent and connected ways.
Sharkey developed this concept further. We find this one of the most interesting areas of exploration and learning in our daily trigger point work. We suggest that therapists working with trigger points will always benefit by gaining an understanding of these myofascial meridians, and a familiarity with current theories and working concepts. Read more about Myofascial Meridians.
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