Lower Body Trigger Points - Causes

Question 1

Quadratus Lumborum

Answer 1

• Acute overload (lifting, fall)

- Chronic overload (posture, leg length inequality, muscle imbalance)

Question 2

Iliopsoas

Answer 2

• Overload
• Sudden jerk
• Chronic overload
• Posture

Question 3

Glute Medius

Answer 3

• Acute overload (slip, fall)
• Chronic overload (sitting with legs crossed)
• SI joint
• L4, L5, S1 problems

Question 4

Glute Minimus

Answer 4

• Acute overload (slip, fall)
• Chronic overload (sitting with legs crossed)
• L4,L5, S1
• Running overload
• SI joint
• Morton toe

Question 5

Piriformis

Answer 5

• After a fall
• Sitting on a wallet
• Prolonged driving

Question 6

Rectus Femoris

Answer 6

• Issue with hamstrings
• Overload
• Technique during lifts
• Foot/ankle biomechanics

Question 7

Vastus Lateralis

Answer 7

• Issue with hamstrings
• Overload
• Technique during lifts
• Foot/ankle biomechanics

Question 8

Vastus Medialis

Answer 8

• Issue with hamstrings
• Overload
• Technique during lifts
• Foot/ankle biomechanics
• Running mechanics

Question 9

Gastroc

Answer 9

• Running mechanics
• Driving for long periods
• Wearing high heels
• Foot orthotics

Question 10

Soleus

Answer 10

• Running mechanics
• Driving for long periods
• Wearing high heels
• Foot orthotics