Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a painful musculoskeletal condition that is characterized by the development of Myofascial trigger points.

Fibromyalgia and MPS are common diagnoses of unresolved pain and discomfort. Research and treatment of these painful conditions heighten the need for appropriate training and treatment of the myofascial system.
Many chronic pain conditions are caused by Myofascial Trigger Points.

A Trigger Point is a hyperirritable spot located in a taught band of skeletal muscle. When the muscle is in a state of traumatic dysfunction (poor posture, injury or inflammation) the hyperirritable trigger point will produce a local pain and also pain in a referred pattern. These patterns have been extensively researched and mapped by Doctors Travell and Simons, authors of ‘Myofascial Pain and Discomfort, The Trigger Point Manual’

Patients may have regional, persistent pain resulting in a decreased range of motion in the affected muscles. Palpation of the trigger point will elicit pain directly over the affected area and/or cause radiation of pain toward a zone of reference sometimes creating a local muscular twitch response.

Trigger points are also common causes of headaches, jaw pain, sciatica, sinusitis and low back pain.

A Trigger point is a symptom of a fascial restriction which occurs when a muscle becomes dysfunctional. Myofascial Release Therapy is a safe, and effective treatment that not only deactivates the Trigger Point but also releases the fascial restrictions throughout the body that harbour them.