Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Myofascial Pain Syndrome or trigger points can be be relieved through noninvasive measures, such as spray and stretch, physical therapy, and massage.

Painful conditions of the musculoskeletal system, including myofascial pain syndrome, constitute some of the most important chronic problems encountered in a clinical practice.

What is A myofascial trigger points?

It is a hyperirritable spot, usually within a taut band of skeletal muscle, which is painful on compression and can give rise to characteristic referred pain, motor dysfunction, and autonomic phenomena.

Myofascial Pain Syndrome Treatment

At Complementary Therapy, we will perform an systematic diagnosis and assessment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome or trigger points pain that typically includes a medical history and inspection, movement assessment, palpation,  neurological examination, and other joints examination. After the diagnostic process, we recommend physical therapy or Trigger Point Therapy for you.

Related Information

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About fascia

Resources

Pathophysiology of myofascial trigger point.