Methods Of Treating Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic condition that often develops if the patient has a job or hobby requiring repetitive movements like typing. It can also be caused by stress that makes muscles abnormally tense or by an injury, especially an injury that leads to immobilization, like a broken bone being in a splint or sling. The condition affects both the muscles and the fascia, which is the connective tissue overlying the muscles. Myofascial pain syndrome can affect a single muscle or group of muscles. Myofascial pain syndrome symptoms include a deep ache that persists or worsens, difficulty sleeping due to pain, and a tender knot in a muscle called a trigger point.