Myofascial Pain Syndrome – Causes and Symptoms| Mehta Spine

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Myofascial Pain Syndrome Causes and Symptoms

• Myofascial Pain Syndrome is a musculoskeletal
  pain disorder where an individual suffers chronic
  muscular pain and tenderness that worsens
  overtime.
• The word Myo here refers to muscles and
  fascial refers to the connective tissue called
  fascia which is wrapped around every muscle group
  in the human body.
• And hence it can affect any muscle group in human
  body and more importantly it can strike any
  individual at any time in their daily routine.
• Neck, Trapezius, Infraspinatus, Rhomboids,
  Levator scapulae are most common regions in human
  body that are commonly affected by Myofascial
  Pain Syndrome.

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Myofascial Pain Syndrome Causes and Symptoms

• This is a localised condition where the pain is
  confined to particular area in the human body.
• While in few cases it fades, in the majority this
  pain can be intensify, become unbearable and
  doesnt fade for a long time.
• We see both type of cases in UK, says Spine
  surgeon back pain specialist UK, Mr. Jwalant S.
  Mehta.
• Myofascial Pain Syndrome is common condition is
  painful and unfortunately, common condition where
  85 of people in UK suffer from the pain at some
  point in their life time.
• So it is imperative for everyone to improve their
  awareness around this debilitating pain
  condition.

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Myofascial Pain Syndrome Causes and Symptoms

• And with the help of Children Adult Spinal
  Surgeon in UK Mr Jwalant S Mehta we plan to
  improve your awareness about this condition
  today.
• Here we give you more information about its
  causes, help you identify its incidence and then
  provide you with treatment options. Read on
• What causes Myofascial Pain Syndrome?
• Muscle injury, strain, weakness, emotional
  stress, physical activity in cold environment,
  lack of muscular activity, poor posture and
  pinched nerve are common causes of this
  condition.
• In addition to them metabolic and hormonal
  problems, chronic infections and vitamin
  deficiencies may also lead to Myofascial Pain
  Syndrome.

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Myofascial Pain Syndrome Causes and Symptoms

• What are symptoms of Myofascial Pain Syndrome?
• Symptoms of this condition can be different for
  different individual.
• In few cases it can suddenly show up at once and
  in others it may start as dull pain that stays in
  background for long time before flaring up.In
  general the symptoms of this condition include
• Deep aching pain that is stiff tight at the
  localized area.
• Tender, sore and wakened muscles.
• Reduced mobility, and range of motion in the
  affected muscles.
• Headache, poor sleep cycle, tiredness, stress,
  depression and anxiety are other common symptoms
  experienced by individuals suffering this
  condition.

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Myofascial Pain Syndrome Causes and Symptoms

• Diagnosis Treatment
• MFS is identified by identifying the trigger
  points by applying pressure on specific point on
  the body.
• Active trigger points and latent trigger points
  are two type of trigger points in MFS which
  contribute to localised pin, and muscular
  weakness respectively.
• Treatment for Myofascial Pain Syndrome involves
  anti-inflammatories (non-steroidal), opioids or
  acetaminophen.
• Physical therapy and Myofascial release therapy.

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Myofascial Pain Syndrome Causes and Symptoms

• Massage therapy, trigger point injection are also
  suggested to treat this pain condition.
• In few cases a combination of all these
  therapies are used for treatment.
• For more information on Myofascial Pain Syndrome
  and its treatment option, you can contact
  Children Adult Spinal Surgeon in UK Mr Jwalant
  S Mehta

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Contact us

• Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
• BMI The Priory Hospital
• Spire Parkway Hospital
• Bromsgrove Private Clinic

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