Myofascial Pain Syndrome Treatment
BioHealth Pain Management Specialists
Myofascial pain syndrome can cause persistent muscle pain, stiffness, and sensitive trigger points. BioHealth Pain Management provides personalized treatment to reduce discomfort, improve mobility, and restore daily function.
What Is Myofascial Pain Syndrome?
Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic pain condition affecting muscles and the connective tissue surrounding them. Sensitive areas called trigger points may cause pain where they form or refer pain to another part of the body.
Common symptoms include:
- Deep or aching muscle pain
- Tender muscle knots
- Pain when pressure is applied
- Muscle stiffness or weakness
- Reduced range of motion
- Pain that worsens with activity or stress
Benefits of Myofascial Pain Treatment
Personalized treatment may help relax tight muscles, reduce trigger point pain, improve flexibility, and make movement and everyday activities more comfortable.
If persistent muscle pain is affecting your daily life, contact BioHealth Pain Management at 424-360-0066 to schedule an evaluation.
How Is Myofascial Pain Syndrome Treated?
Treatment depends on the location and severity of the pain. Options may include medication, physical therapy, stretching, posture correction, massage, trigger point injections, or other pain management procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Possible causes include muscle overuse, repetitive movements, injuries, poor posture, stress, and prolonged muscle tension.
A trigger point is a sensitive area within a tight band of muscle. Pressing it may cause pain in that location or another area of the body.
Diagnosis usually includes a medical history and physical examination to identify muscle tenderness, tight bands, and trigger points. Imaging may be used to rule out other conditions.
No. Myofascial pain syndrome usually affects specific muscles and trigger points, while fibromyalgia generally causes more widespread pain and additional symptoms.
Trigger point injections may help relax tight muscles and reduce pain in specific areas. Whether they are appropriate depends on your symptoms and examination.