What is Myofascial Pain
Myofascial pain is a chronic, painful condition that affects the fascia (connective tissue that covers the muscles). Myofascial pain syndrome might involve either a single muscle or a muscle group. In some cases, the area where a person experiences the pain might not be where the myofascial pain generator is located. Myofascial pain syndrome is a disorder in which pressure on sensitive points in the muscles causes pain in seemingly unrelated body parts. The syndrome often happens after repeated injury or muscle overuse. Back to conditions page.
Symptoms
- Fatigue
- Muscle spasms
- Pain areas: in the muscles, back, mouth and face, or neck
- Sleep: difficulty falling asleep or sleep disturbances
- Stiffness
- Symptoms include persistent pain or a tender muscle knot.
- Tenderness
Treatments
- Analgesic
- Anesthetic
- Biofeedback
- Deep breathing
- Massage
- Medications
- Meditation
- Muscle relaxant
- Nerve pain medication
- Physical exercise
- Restore muscle strength and function through exercise
- rhythmic exercise
- Stretching exercises can improve flexibility and improve physical function
- Yoga
