Myofascial pain syndrome
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1679-9836.v80ispe1p94-110Keywords:
Myofascial pain syndromes/diagnosis, Myofascial pain syndromes/physiopathology, Pain/pathology, Pain/diagnosis, Diagnosis diferencial.Abstract
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is very common. It may be primary or the result of musculeskeletal, neurophatic
visceral and or psychological abnormalities. It is characterized by localized or referred muscle pain, trigger points, taut bands, reproduction of pain by pressure and local twitch response. The diagnosis is clinical and it should rule out other disorders. Its recognition is necessary for appropriate control of many pain conditions. Removal of the aetiological and maintenance factors, analgesic antiinflamatory drugs, miorrelaxants, psychotropics, opioids, physical medicine, specially dry needling, injection of trigger points, exercises (stretching and physical conditioning) and psychotherapy are efficient for its control. Eventually, functional neurosurgical procedures can be performed in some patients.