…it’s a phylosophical question…more than a scientific question!
We are speaking about a restricted point of view, basic self-help approach to muscle problems.
It’s a my opinion about a great correlation between TP and ANS imbalance.
Pressure on a painful spot release the muscle locally…if you release the entire system…you can have much interesting results. Sometimes you have to work directly on TP/fascia, because that problem is chronic and only a general approach is not sufficient.
Who have a little experience with manual therapy, know if you work on a spinal subluxation, TP can disappear… pressure approach is the first step…