Myofascial Pain Syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects musculoskeletal system
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:MPS
gptkbp:cause fatigue
sleep disturbances
referred pain
gptkbp:characterizedBy muscle stiffness
chronic pain
localized tenderness
trigger points
gptkbp:diagnosedBy physical examination
identification of trigger points
gptkbp:field pain management
rheumatology
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Janet_G._Travell
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Myofascial Pain Syndrome
gptkbp:mayBeConfusedWith fibromyalgia
gptkbp:prevalence common in adults
gptkbp:riskFactor stress
repetitive strain
muscle injury
poor posture
gptkbp:symptom reduced range of motion
deep, aching pain in a muscle
muscle knots
pain that persists or worsens
gptkbp:treatment physical therapy
medications
massage therapy
stretching exercises
trigger point injections
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:MPF
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7