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Diagnosis of Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 2014
Myofascial pain is one of the most common causes of pain. The diagnosis of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is made by muscle palpation. The source of the pain in MPS is the myofascial trigger point, a very localized region of tender, contracted muscle that is readily identified by palpation.
Robert D Gerwin
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Myofascial Pain Syndrome Treatments

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 2014
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a regional pain disorder caused by taut bands of muscle fibers in skeletal muscles called myofascial trigger points. MPS is a common disorder, often diagnosed and treated by physiatrists. Treatment strategies for MPS include exercises, patient education, and trigger point injection. Pharmacologic interventions are also
Joanne Borg-Stein
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Cervical myofascial pain and headache

Current Pain and Headache Reports, 2002
Myofascial pain is a common cause of regional chronic pain. Myofascial trigger points can refer pain to the head and face in the cervical region, thus contributing to cervicogenic headache. When identified properly, cervical myofascial pain is a treatable component of headache management.
Joanne Borg-Stein
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Myofascial Pain

Seminars in Neurology, 2018
AbstractMyofascial pain syndromes arise from acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain and often have a referred neuropathic component. It affects more than three quarters of the world's population and is one of the most important and overlooked causes of disability.
Jason L, Weller   +2 more
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Myofascial Pelvic Pain

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 2014
Individuals with pelvic pain commonly present with complaints of pain located anywhere below the umbilicus radiating to the top of their thighs or genital region. The somatovisceral convergence that occurs within the pelvic region exemplifies why examination of not only the organs but also the muscles, connective tissues (fascia), and neurologic input ...
Theresa Monaco, Spitznagle   +1 more
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