Myofascial Pain Syndrome

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Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic pain disorder. In myofascial pain syndrome, pressure on sensitive points in your muscles (trigger points) causes pain in seemingly unrelated parts of your body. This is called referred pain. Myofascial pain syndrome typically occurs after a muscle has been contracted repetitively.
Myofascial Release (or MFR) is a soft tissue therapy for the treatment of skeletal muscle immobility and pain. This alternative medical therapy aims to relax contracted muscles, improve blood and lymphatic circulation, and stimulate the stretch reflex in muscles. Direct myofascial release is an attempt to bring about changes in the myofascial structures by stretching or elongation of fascia, or mobilizing adhesive tissues. The …show more content…

One tissue or structure can affect another structure biomechanically and it can also affect the other structure directly. Patient symptoms seem to be related to changes in their soft tissue that can be felt by hand. The practitioner will address this by identifying problems with motion, pressure or tension between adjacent tissues as well as observe how the muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves respond to different types of work to ensure an effective outcome.
Mobilisation (also referred to as mobilization)
Mobilisation is comprised of small passive movements, usually applied as a series of gentle stretches in a smooth, rhythmic fashion to the individual vertebrae or area to restore range and relieve pain.
The distinction between Massage, Manipulation, Mobilisation is important and each is used depending the type of patient as well as the location of the affected cause of pain.
Massage is the application of touch or force to soft tissues such as muscles, tendons, or ligaments, without causing movement or change of joint position. Manipulation involves twisting the neck or back to the end of range, then giving a sudden thrust. This procedure is often accompanied by a pop or click which is the result of the release of pressure in the …show more content…

Lymphatic drainage should ideally be used in combination with deep breathing exercises before and after the massage.


Pregnancy/Pre-natal
Massage therapy during pregnancy is a nice complementary choice for prenatal care. It is a healthy way to reduce stress and promote overall wellness. Massage relieves many of the normal discomforts experienced during pregnancy, such as backaches, stiff neck, leg cramps, headaches and swelling. Make sure your OBGYN doctor is okay with you getting a massage. if you have a high-risk condition, it may not be recommended.
Neuromuscular Therapy Massage
Neuromuscular therapy is a form of soft tissue manipulation that aims to treat underlying causes of chronic pain involving the muscular and nervous systems. This medically oriented form of massage addresses trigger points (tender muscles points), circulation, nerve compression, postural issues, and biomechanical problems that can be caused by repetitive movement injuries.
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