CLIENT: It hurts when I do this!
MASSAGE THERAPIST: Then don’t do it!
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Muscle spasm - a non-voluntary contraction of the motor unit of a muscle

Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction - pain and/or physiological dysfunction originates from identifiable points within muscles and their fascial tissues.

Myogelosis - the scientific term for "nut-like" structures in the skeletal muscles. Myogelosises are formed mostly in the muscles which perform substantial isometric work. One of the most common examples of this hypertonic muscular abnormality is myogelosis in the horizontal portion of the upper part of trapezius muscle.

Myositis - muscle soreness caused by inflammation of an injured muscle.

Nerve Entrapment - a focal nerve lesion produced by constriction or mechanical distortion of the nerve, within a fibrous or fibro-osseous (boney) tunnel. A serious condition which left un-treated can lead to loss of ennervation to an area as well as nerve death. The 'trapped' nerve may be further damaged by stretching or bending.

Nerve Impingement - pressure against a nerve by the skin, fascia, muscles, ligaments, or joints.  

Neuralgia - Pain in the distribution of a nerve or nerves.

Neuritis - Inflammation of a nerve or nerves.

Neurogenic Pain - pain initiated or caused by a primary lesion, dysfunction, or transitory perturbation in the peripheral or central nervous system.

Neuromuscular Dysfunction - problems with the nerves and muscles.

Neuropathic Pain - pain that result from damage to the brain and/or spinal cord, the dorsal roots, and the peripheral nerves.

Nociceptive or Somatic Pain - often a referred pain that follows myofasical pain patterns.

Noxious Stimulus - A noxious stimulus is one which is damaging to normal tissues.

Numbness - a clinical sign of neurological abnormalities in the skin.