If your surgical wound becomes infected, the area is more likely to become weak. You may also get a hernia next to a stoma. A stoma is an opening in your abdomen that drains stool from your bowels. Muscle strain: Heavy lifting and pregnancy can strain the muscles in your abdomen.
WHAT THEY DO... Active trigger points cause muscle pain. Latent trigger point can cause stiffness in a muscle. Triggers are created by a protective mechanism in your body - a message that tells a muscle to tighten up to prevent further damage.
When myofascial pain occurs, a trigger point is developed in the muscle and pain spreads throughout the surrounding area. The tendons, muscles, fascia, and ligaments may all be affected. Discomfort caused by myofascial pain may feel tender, leave a burning sensation, or create stiffness. Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain disorder, may be a cause of muscle pain. Types of Trigger Points. A trigger point is a tightened area, or knot, in the muscle. Pain begins in the area of the trigger point and eventually spreads to the surrounding tissue, called the fascia. It may continue to spread throughout the entire muscle group.