At a glance
What it is
A chronic pain condition affecting the fascia — the soft tissue that connects muscles. Pressure on sensitive trigger points causes referred pain in unrelated parts of the body.
Additional symptoms
Fatigue, muscle spasms, difficulty sleeping, and stiffness.
Approach
Self-care and gentle therapies first (massage, heat, physiotherapy). Trigger point injections when relief is insufficient.
What myofascial pain syndrome is
Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic pain condition that affects the soft tissue, or fascia, which connects the muscles. Instead of causing direct pain, myofascial pain syndrome causes what is called *referred pain* — pain felt in unrelated parts of the body due to pressure on sensitive points on the muscles. These sensitive points are known as trigger points.
In addition to pain in the muscle tissue, myofascial pain syndrome can cause:
- Fatigue - Muscle spasms - Difficulty sleeping - Stiffness
How myofascial pain syndrome is treated
Most symptoms can be treated using self-care techniques or gentle therapies such as massage, heat therapy, and physical therapy. When these are not enough, further treatment options are available.
At Alimran Medical Center we often recommend **trigger point injections** for myofascial pain syndrome. These injections force the muscles to relax, which helps relieve many of the symptoms. Because the injections contain an anaesthetic, they also provide short-term pain relief.
Treatment options at Alimran Medical Center
Physiotherapy & rehabilitation
Injection therapies
- Trigger point injections
- Epidural steroid injections
- Transforaminal injections
- Ozone injection
- Botox® injections
Advanced therapies
Book a consultation
The secretary schedules first appointments during clinic hours; please have prior imaging, operative notes and a current medication list available at the time of the call.
This page provides general information about myofascial pain syndrome and is not a substitute for individual medical assessment. If your symptoms are severe or worsening, contact a clinician promptly.