Myofascial Pain Syndrome: What Is It and What Causes It Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a chronic pain disorder where trigger points cause pain in the muscle and sometimes other, unrelated parts of the body as well. The symptoms typically start to show after a muscle has been repeatedly contracting with repetitive motions. These repetitive motions actually damage and tear the muscle fibers. While most people have experienced muscle pain and … [Read more...] about Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
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Myalgia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Muscle pain is common, and can originate in any muscle of the body. The medical term for muscle pain is myalgia. Myalgia can be described as muscle pains, aches, and pain associated with ligaments, tendons, and the soft tissues that connect bones, organs, and muscles. Causes of Myalgia Myalgia can typically be localized to one area of the body, or groups of muscles. The most common causes of muscle pain are stress, overuse, injuries, … [Read more...] about Myalgia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Heat and Cold Therapy
Treating pain with hot and cold therapy can be very effective for a variety of conditions and injuries. This affordable, at-home therapy is often recommended to help relieve aches and pains from muscle or joint damage. Heat therapy can utilize hot water bottles, heat pads, or warm baths. Cold therapy involves ice packs, cool water, or cold compresses. However, it can be confusing what type of aches and conditions call for hot therapy, … [Read more...] about Heat and Cold Therapy
Treatments for Trigger Point Pain & Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Trigger point pain is a condition that can affect anyone. Pressure on sensitive areas in your muscles, called trigger points, causes pain. This is most common after muscles are contracted and used in repetitive movements. Pain can be caused by doing things you love, at work, or even by stress. If you feel pain or a dense knot in your upper back, shoulders, or neck and the pain worsens when you press on it, you probably have located a … [Read more...] about Treatments for Trigger Point Pain & Myofascial Pain Syndrome