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Myofascial pain syndrome is a long-term pain condition. It involves some muscles and the thin cover of tissue that holds muscles in place, called fascia. Pressure on these areas, called trigger points, causes pain.
Sometimes, the pain is felt in other parts of the body. This is called referred pain. The pain often is felt as shoulder pain, back pain, tension headaches and face pain.
This syndrome can happen after a muscle has been tensed over and over. Repeated motions used in jobs or hobbies can be ...
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Symptoms of myofascial pain syndrome may include:
Most people have muscle pain at times. But if your muscle p...
The exact cause of myofascial pain syndrome is not known. Areas of tight muscle fibers, called trigger points, form in muscles. Too much use of the muscles, most often with poor form, injury to the muscle and mental stress likely help cause trigger points.
Treatment for myofascial pain syndrome typically includes medicines, shots into the trigger points and physical therapy. Exercise is a big part of any treatment plan.
Discuss treatment options and what you prefer with your healthcare professional. You may need to try more than one approach to find pain relief.
Medicines used for myofascial pain syndrome include:
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