Myofascial low back pain: a review.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to evaluate the role of massage as an alternative treatment option for myofascial pain syndrome.
Results Summary
The abstract suggests that massage is one of several effective treatment options for myofascial pain syndrome, alongside pharmacologic and needling therapies, but does not provide specific data on its efficacy.
Population
Individuals with myofascial pain syndrome, particularly those with chronic pain disorders.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
comprehensive rehabilitation program | decrease | myofascial pain syndrome | patients with myofascial pain syndrome | - | should be treated with | #1 |
pharmacologic treatments | decrease | myofascial pain syndrome | patients with myofascial pain syndrome | - | include | #2 |
needling with or without anesthetic agents or nerve stimulation | decrease | myofascial pain syndrome | patients with myofascial pain syndrome | - | include | #3 |
massage | decrease | myofascial pain syndrome | patients with myofascial pain syndrome | - | include | #4 |
herbal medicines | decrease | myofascial pain syndrome | patients with myofascial pain syndrome | - | include | #5 |
repeated trigger point injections | no change | myofascial pain syndrome | patients with myofascial pain syndrome | - | should be avoided | #6 |
corticosteroids | no change | trigger points | patients with myofascial pain syndrome | - | should not be injected | #7 |
Myofascial pain syndrome is a common nonarticular local musculoskeletal pain syndrome caused by myofascial trigger points located at muscle, fascia, or tendinous insertions, affecting up to 95% of people with chronic pain disorders. Clinically, myofascial pain syndrome can present as painful restricted range of motion, stiffness, referred pain patterns, and autonomic dysfunction. The underlying cause is often related to muscular imbalances, and following a thorough physical examination the condition should be treated with a comprehensive rehabilitation program. Additional treatment options include pharmacologic, needling with or without anesthetic agents or nerve stimulation, and alternative medicine treatments such as massage or herbal medicines. Repeated trigger point injections should be avoided, and corticosteroids should not be injected into trigger points.