Myofascial pain syndrome often is associated with tender, hard areas called trigger points. When pressed, these trigger points are painful, and the pain can spread away from them. The myofascial back pain can travel down your buttocks and into your thigh. It is commonly misdiagnosed as sciatica. The myofascial neck pain referring to the back of the head, shoulders and arms can mimic symptoms of arthritis of the cervical spine or even a pinched nerve.
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Trigger point injections,
acupuncture, muscle massage, myofascial release and muscle-stretching exercise are the core treatment for pain reduction and restoration of normal function. Keeping good posture and properly practicing home stretching of the affected myofascia help alleviate recurrence of this problem.
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Source:
http://www.news-journalonline.com/NewsJournalOnline/Opinion/Columnists/Pain/colPAIN120808.htm