Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Report of 11 Cases Treated by Myofascial Massage Therapy, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Chapter 2 | Trends in Pharmaceutical Research and Development Vol. 1
Background: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common pain condition characterized by a key symptoms and signs, determined by multiple etiologies, comorbid with a variety of systemic diseases and regional pain syndromes (RPS) and managed by diverse integrative therapies including complementary and alternative modalities (CAM) with variable outcomes. Objective: This study aimed to concisely report 11 cases of myofascial pain syndrome managed by myofascial trigger point therapy. Methods: The relevant information about 11 cases was collected prospectively using a semistructured proforma. All patients were diagnosed mainly by detailed history and gold standard palpation method that helps identify taut muscles, tender myofascial trigger points, local twitch response and autonomic manifestations. Results: Most of the patients with variable age and profession presented in emergency room with acute pain, limited motion, weakness, referred pain of specific pattern and associated au...