Myofascial pain syndrome

How to treat myofascial pain syndrome

Dry needling is effective at treating myofascial pain syndrome. According to the Mayo Clinic, myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic pain disorder. In this condition, pressure on sensitive points in your muscles (trigger points) causes pain in the muscle and sometimes in seemingly unrelated parts of your body. This is called referred pain.

This syndrome typically occurs after a muscle has been contracted repetitively. This can be caused by repetitive motions used in jobs or hobbies or by stress-related muscle tension.

Do I have myofasical pain syndrome? Some of the signs and symptoms include:

• Deep, aching pain in a muscle

• Pain that persists or worsens

• A tender knot in a muscle

• Difficulty sleeping due to pain

What causes myofacial pain syndrome?

Sensitive areas of tight muscle fibers can form in your muscles after injuries or overuse. These sensitive areas are called trigger points. A trigger point in a muscle can cause strain and pain throughout the muscle. When this pain persists and worsens, doctors call it myofascial pain syndrome.

How to treat myofascial pain syndrome

Dry needling can release the areas of tight muscle fibers that cause you pain. Evidence-based and effective, dry needling may be your answer to myofascial pain syndrome.