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VMO trigger point, where to stop (to avoid tendon/ligament damage)
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Hello guys,


I am trying to address VMO trigger points via massage and roller.
It took about 2 weeks, but I can now say that 90% of the VMO is back to normal.

I still have what feels like a trigger point on the very low area of the VMO. Massaging the area seems to make it worse. This leads me to believe that I'm probably upsetting the VMO tendon, or a ligament around it (MPFL?).


This is the area I'm describing (in red), a lateral view with the patella on the extreme left:




I'm wondering if I should:
• keep massaging, the trigger point is probably more serious and will take several days to address
• stop everything and rest

• go see a physio



Any related experience?

Thanks!
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Re: VMO trigger point, where to stop (to avoid tendon/ligament damage) [Xcessiv] [ In reply to ]
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If you want to improve mechanical characteristics of your muscles/connective tissues do this:
1) eat some extra protein per day
2) lift some weights
3) run some speed
4) sleep more


You dont need to rub yourself and it is not medicine to rub yourself. Nothing happends inside of the muscles from rubbing yourself.

Endurance coach | Physiotherapist (primary care) | Bikefitter | Swede
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