Often the result of acute injury or muscle overuse, myofascial pain syndrome
(MPS) causes deep pain in muscles and in the connective tissue called
fascia. People who have this condition develop trigger points or “knots”
– hypersensitive areas that when touched, cause localized pain,
or referred pain (elsewhere in the body).
Stress, poor posture, and nutritional deficiencies may increase the risk
of developing myofascial pain syndrome. An effective treatment plan for
myofascial pain should address all underlying conditions that could be
making the pain worse or interfering with recovery.
American Pain Consortium uses the latest diagnostic tools to evaluate our
patients in order to gain a thorough understanding of our patients’
overall health.
Myofascial pain may have several causes or contributing factors, including:
Skeletal abnormalities
Injury to spinal discs
Osteoarthritis
Repetitive motion
Radiculopathy (pinched nerve)
Sleep difficulties can be both a cause of and a symptom of myofascial pain.
Our Treatment Options
Treatment for myofascial pain may include massage, stretching, physical
therapy, and pain-relieving injections. If a pinched nerve is causing
pain, a nerve block may help alleviate symptoms.
Get Help for Chronic Pain
American Pain Consortium specializes in diagnosing and treating patients
who have chronic pain. If you have deep muscle pain that keeps you up
at night or interferes with your quality of life, we want to help you.
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