Category Archives: Myofascial Pain Therapy
Diagnosis Of Myofascial Pain
A thorough physical examination and a complete medical history are the two key elements for diagnosis. Physical examination will show the location of trigger points and the local response of the taut muscular band. There are usually no neurological deficits or abnormalities in laboratory tests hematological, biochemical or urinary tract, unless there are concomitant diseases [...]
Another Characteristic of Myofascial Pain
To understand the origin of myofascial pain is necessary to understand two concepts: muscle tightness and trigger points (trigger points). Muscle tension is the product of two distinct factors: the tone vis-coelástico and contractile activity. The tone-lastic viscoe can be divided into two parts, the viscoelastic stiffness and elastic stiffness. The elastic stiffness is generated [...]
Myofascial pain therapy
Ancient Acupuncture and myofascial pain therapy focus on similar points of the body, though they do differently.
Study results published in the Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, suggest that either of the two therapies could benefit those who wish to receive pain relief for chronic skeletal muscle, according to Dr. Peter Dorsher, chronic pain specialist [...]