Myofascial Pain Syndrome

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Dear Friends,

I have been trying to find a definition of Myofascial Pain Syndrome.

Can someone help me?

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

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Here is a definition that I found on

http://members.aol.com/fibroworld/index.htm I hope this helps. ~

Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a is a painful musculoskeletal condition, a

common cause of musculoskeletal pain. MPS is characterized by the development of

Myofascial trigger points (TrPs) that are locally tender when active, and refer

pain through specific patterns to other areas of the body. A trigger point or

sensitive, painful area in the muscle or the junction of the muscle and fascia

(hence, myofascial pain) develops due to any number of causes. Trigger points

are usually associated with a taut band, a ropey thickening of the muscle

tissue. Typically a trigger point, when pressed upon, will cause the pain to be

felt elsewhere. This is what is considered " referred pain " .

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[Guest guest]

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Here is a definition that I found on

http://members.aol.com/fibroworld/index.htm I hope this helps. ~

Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a is a painful musculoskeletal condition, a

common cause of musculoskeletal pain. MPS is characterized by the development of

Myofascial trigger points (TrPs) that are locally tender when active, and refer

pain through specific patterns to other areas of the body. A trigger point or

sensitive, painful area in the muscle or the junction of the muscle and fascia

(hence, myofascial pain) develops due to any number of causes. Trigger points

are usually associated with a taut band, a ropey thickening of the muscle

tissue. Typically a trigger point, when pressed upon, will cause the pain to be

felt elsewhere. This is what is considered " referred pain " .

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[Guest guest]

Are trigger points supposed to be in a different area than the 18 tender

points on the chart for fibro? I'm asking because my 18 tender points (In the

same places as the FM chart) are trigger points that refer pain and get tight

and hard.