Myofacial pain syndrome denotes the sensation of muscular pain isolated to an area of the body. This differentiates it from Fibromyalgia or Chronic Widespread Pain which is just that!
Symptoms
It is important to realise that this usually denotes deeper skeletal and joint problems. Classically palpation of muscle.
Diagnosis
Classically palpation of muscle over the affected area, is associated with finding small knots in the muscle known as trigger points. It is however, always important to suspect deeper pathology in the bony skeleton and to always examine thoroughly. If such abnormalities are found then MRI and SPECT CT may be required.
Treatment
If simple acupuncture and physiotherapy do not help and deeper skeletal problems are diagnosed then treatment should be concentrated here.
How I Can Help
There is no need to suffer with debilitating pain; help is at hand! If you are suffering with pain and it will not go away despite the passage of time and using simple pain relieving medications, physiotherapy etc., then I can see you for a comprehensive evaluation of your problem.
Sometimes I alone cannot help you and I work closely with colleagues – surgeons, physiotherapists and psychologists which is important in such care – the multidisciplinary team.
