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What is a myofascial nodule?

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Myofascial nodule is a raised area on the neck or head that causes pain. These nodules are trigger points for pain in other parts of the body.

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What is a nodulation?

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What could a sizable and movable soft lump to the left of your spine be in between the bottom of the waist and top of your butt with a light ache at the site but generalized muscular and joint pain?

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How do you spell myofascial?

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What is the icd-9 code for Myofascial pain syndrome?

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What plants does have root nodule?

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What does it mean if a thyroid nodule is vascular?

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What has the author David G Simons written?

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