Myofascial pain syndrome

Jump to navigation Jump to search
Myofascial pain syndrome

WikiDoc Resources for Myofascial pain syndrome

Articles

Most recent articles on Myofascial pain syndrome

Most cited articles on Myofascial pain syndrome

Review articles on Myofascial pain syndrome

Articles on Myofascial pain syndrome in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ

Media

Powerpoint slides on Myofascial pain syndrome

Images of Myofascial pain syndrome

Photos of Myofascial pain syndrome

Podcasts & MP3s on Myofascial pain syndrome

Videos on Myofascial pain syndrome

Evidence Based Medicine

Cochrane Collaboration on Myofascial pain syndrome

Bandolier on Myofascial pain syndrome

TRIP on Myofascial pain syndrome

Clinical Trials

Ongoing Trials on Myofascial pain syndrome at Clinical Trials.gov

Trial results on Myofascial pain syndrome

Clinical Trials on Myofascial pain syndrome at Google

Guidelines / Policies / Govt

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Myofascial pain syndrome

NICE Guidance on Myofascial pain syndrome

NHS PRODIGY Guidance

FDA on Myofascial pain syndrome

CDC on Myofascial pain syndrome

Books

Books on Myofascial pain syndrome

News

Myofascial pain syndrome in the news

Be alerted to news on Myofascial pain syndrome

News trends on Myofascial pain syndrome

Commentary

Blogs on Myofascial pain syndrome

Definitions

Definitions of Myofascial pain syndrome

Patient Resources / Community

Patient resources on Myofascial pain syndrome

Discussion groups on Myofascial pain syndrome

Patient Handouts on Myofascial pain syndrome

Directions to Hospitals Treating Myofascial pain syndrome

Risk calculators and risk factors for Myofascial pain syndrome

Healthcare Provider Resources

Symptoms of Myofascial pain syndrome

Causes & Risk Factors for Myofascial pain syndrome

Diagnostic studies for Myofascial pain syndrome

Treatment of Myofascial pain syndrome

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

CME Programs on Myofascial pain syndrome

International

Myofascial pain syndrome en Espanol

Myofascial pain syndrome en Francais

Business

Myofascial pain syndrome in the Marketplace

Patents on Myofascial pain syndrome

Experimental / Informatics

List of terms related to Myofascial pain syndrome

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Please Take Over This Page and Apply to be Editor-In-Chief for this topic: There can be one or more than one Editor-In-Chief. You may also apply to be an Associate Editor-In-Chief of one of the subtopics below. Please mail us [2] to indicate your interest in serving either as an Editor-In-Chief of the entire topic or as an Associate Editor-In-Chief for a subtopic. Please be sure to attach your CV and or biographical sketch.

Synonyms and keywords: MPS

Overview

Myofascial Pain Syndrome (or MPS) is a term used to describe one of the conditions characterized by chronic pain. It is associated with and caused by "trigger points" (TrPs), sensitive and painful areas between the muscle and fascia. Simons has visibly identified and documented these contraction knots through electromyographic imaging, ultrasound, and biopsy. The symptoms can range from referred pain through myofascial trigger points to specific pains in other areas of the body.

MPS may be related to a closer-studied complex condition known as Fibromyalgia. By accepted definition, the pain of Fibromyalgia is generalized, occurring above and below the waist and on both sides of the body. On the other hand, myofascial pain is more often described as occurring in a more limited area of the body, for example, only around the shoulder and neck, and on only one side of the body.

Neither MPS or FMS is thought to be an inflammatory or degenerative condition, and the best evidence suggests that the problem is one of an altered pain threshold, with more pain reported for a given amount of painful stimuli. This altered pain threshold can be manifest as increased muscle tenderness, especially in the certain areas, e.g., the trapezius muscle. These syndromes tend to occur more often in women than in men, and the pain may be associated with fatigue and sleep disturbances.

The precise cause of MPS is not fully understood and is undergoing research in several medical fields.

A fairly new form of therapy called Myofascial Release, using gentle fascia manipulation and massage, is believed by some to be beneficial and pain-relieving.

Myofascial pain syndromes can arise of distinct, isolated areas of the body, an example being male chronic pelvic pain syndrome.

References


Template:WikiDoc Sources