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Myofascial pain syndrome
1Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arizona Health Science Center, Tucson.
Orthopaedic Review
|October 1, 1987
Summary
Myofascial pain involves pain sensations in skeletal muscles and fascia, often linked to trigger points. Myofascial pain syndrome includes trigger points, referred pain, and associated symptoms like anxiety.
Area of Science:
- Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Pain Management
- Neurology
Background:
- Myofascial pain is a common condition characterized by pain sensations within skeletal muscles and their associated fascia.
- Trigger points, which are hyperesthetic areas in muscle and fascia, are a hallmark of myofascial pain.
- Myofascial pain syndrome is a distinct clinical entity encompassing trigger points, local and referred pain, tenderness, and autonomic phenomena.
Observation:
- The presence of trigger points is a key diagnostic feature in myofascial pain.
- Patients with myofascial pain, trigger points, or myofascial pain syndrome frequently seek medical attention.
- Symptoms can include local and referred pain, tenderness, and autonomic disturbances.
Findings:
- Myofascial pain syndrome is defined by the presence of trigger points and associated pain patterns.
- Anxiety and depression are frequently observed in patients with myofascial pain syndrome.
- The condition affects a significant patient population across various medical specialties.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis of myofascial pain and its syndrome is crucial for effective patient management.
- Understanding trigger points is essential for diagnosing and treating myofascial pain.
- This condition warrants attention from general practitioners, orthopaedic surgeons, and musculoskeletal specialists.