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.
ART Techniques: How Active Release Works. 1  acute injuries, including tears or collisions that can happen during exercise or sports. 2  micro-trauma, which is the gradual wear-down of tissue thatâs often caused from aging and inflammation. 3  hypoxia, which results from tissue not receiving enough nutrients and oxygen.