Myofascial Pain
Myofascial pain syndrome is based on sensitive points in your muscles called trigger points. (Trigger point therapy for myofascial pain is one of the standard approaches for dealing with this condition.) Chronic myofascial pain has been linked to headaches, jaw pain, neck pain, low back pain, pelvic pain, and arm and leg pain. To learn more about myofascial pain syndrome, including its symptoms, causes, and treatments, read on.
Numbers point to higher numbers of women than men with myofascial pain and fibromyalgia, but is that because females simply perceive pain differently than their male counterparts?
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Pain in the Neck: Biochemical Indicators May Signal Myofascial Trigger Points
Recent research indicates that the chronic pain condition known as myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) may be accompanied by biochemical indicators. People with MPS have tender knots in their muscles,...
