What is Myofascial Pain Syndrome?

Myofascial Pain Syndrome is a chronic pain disorder where pressure on sensitive points in your muscles causes pain across different parts of your body.

Causes

• The syndrome often results from muscle injury.
• It can also be caused by excessive strain on a particular muscle or muscle group, particularly ligaments and tendons.
  
  

Symptoms

• Deep, aching muscle pain that is persistent.
• Tender knots in muscles.
• Sleep disturbances due to pain.
  
  

Diagnosis

• Diagnosis involves a physical examination.
• Gathering patient history is important.
• Identifying and evaluating problematic trigger points is key.
  
  

Conservative Treatments

• Physical therapy can be beneficial.
• Exercise is often recommended.
• Heat therapy can provide relief.
• Non-prescription pain relievers may help manage symptoms.
  
  

Interventional Treatments

• Trigger point injections can be used.
• Massage therapy may alleviate pain.
• Dry needling is another potential treatment.
  
  

Goals of Treatment

• The primary goal is to alleviate pain.
• Releasing muscle tension is important.
• Restoring muscle function is a key objective.