It is estimated that Myofascial Pain Syndrome may be responsible for up to 85% of all chronic pain.

Chronic musculoskeletal pain is the number one cause of disability in people under 45 years of age in North America. It is the number two cause for visits to primary care physicians and for work-related absences. By some estimates up to one third of the adult population suffers from some form of chronic pain. It is responsible for 80 billion dollars a year in lost productivity.

The myofascial trigger point is the characteristic and diagnostic feature of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). Every muscle in the body can develop trigger points and every muscle has its own unique pain referral pattern.

Successful treatment involves inactivating the trigger points, correcting biomechanical and postural dysfunctions, restoring normal movement patterns, and identifying and eliminating perpetuating factors.

Physical Therapists: Traditional physical therapy modalities such as exercise, E Stim, US, and heat will not alter myofascial trigger points.

Massage Practitioners: Massage, even deep tissue massage, will not eliminate the trigger points without correction of biomechanical dysfunctions and elimination of underlying perpetuating factors.

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