Question:

A client is complaining of tender areas in the postural muscles along the spine. Assessment indicates a series of trigger points in these muscles. The massage professional must determine how much compressive force should be applied to the trigger points, and how long the contraction should be held. This decision will be affected by the fact that these muscles ______.

A Contain a greater number of slow-twitch red fibers that are fatigue resistant

explanation

Muscles that are more involved in posture, such as the muscles along the spine, will require longer to respond to inhibitory compression.