Summary This article provides an up-to-date review of the most recent publications about
myofascial pain, trigger points (TrPs) and other related topics. We have added some commentaries
where indicated with supporting references. In the Basic Research section, we reviewed
the work by Danish researchers about the influence of latent TrPs and a second study of the
presence and distribution of both active and latent TrPs in whiplash-associated disorders.
The section on Soft Tissue Approaches considered multiple studies and case reports of the efficacy
of myofascial release (MFR), classic and deep muscle massage, fascial techniques, and
connective tissue massage. Dry needling (DN) is becoming a common approach and we included
multiple studies, reviews, and case reports, while the section on Injection Techniques features
an article on TrP injections following mastectomy and several articles about the utilization of
botulinum toxin. Lastly, we review several articles on modalities and other clinical approaches.