The source of muscle and soft tissue pain can be difficult to pinpoint, because the pain may be felt in an area that is not at source. If not treated properly, is oftentimes difficult to resolve. This hidden source of pain is known as Myofascial Pain or Myofascial Pain Syndrome.

What is Myofascial Pain?

If it feels like your muscles are literally in knots, and pressing on those knots creates pain somewhere else in your body, then you are more than likely experiencing Myofascial Pain.

What is the definition of a Trigger Point?

Trigger Points are extremely irritable knots in taut bands of muscle and connective tissue. When pressure is put on a trigger point the symptoms can be described as being tender, burning, searing, itching, tingling, twitching and electrical in feeling.

What treatments are available for Myofascial Pain Syndrome?

Depending upon the health or medical practitioner, treatment options include low-level laser therapy, ultrasound, dry needling, injections, spray and stretch using a vapocoolant spray, electrostimulation, ischemic compression and medical massage therapy emphasizing the specified treatment of trigger points.

Speak to us at Vibrotone to discuss your options.