Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Many people with fibromyalgia may also experience Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS). It is a chronic pain disorder that effects the fascia (connective tissue that covers the muscles). MPS causes pain when certain areas of the muscle (trigger points) experience any type of pressure. It also refers to the pain and inflammation of the soft tissues. Continue reading for more about symptoms, causes, and treatments of Myofascial Pain Syndrome. #Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome #MPS - what you should know. #chronicpain Click To Tweet What is Myofascial Pain Syndrome? It is a chronic pain disorder that effects the fascia (connective tissue that covers the muscles). MPS causes pain when certain areas of the muscle (trigger points) experience any type of pressure. It also refers to the pain and inflammation of the soft tissues. Symptoms The symptoms of Myofascial Pain Syndrome can mimic other disorders, but the main symptoms include: muscle pain with tender or trigger points jaw pain pelvic pain arm and leg pain mood disturbances Causes Unlike fibromyalgia, the causes of Myofascial Pain Syndrome are known. They include: injury to invertebrate disks previous surgeries medical condition lack of movement Proper diagnosis Receiving a thorough medical evaluation by your physician is the first step in receiving a proper diagnosis. Myofascial Pain Symptom is similar to other pain disorders, so thorough examination is required. Other tests may include: x-rays MRI or CAT scans electro-diagnosis (EMG) Treatment of MPS The treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome is similar to fibromyalgia. Treatments include: trigger point injections pain medicine relaxation techniques massage therapy Original article and pictures take http://www.beingfibromom.com/myofascial-pain-syndrome/ site