myofascial pain syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (41)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
pain syndrome
gptkbp:affects back
limbs
neck
shoulders
hips
gptkbp:causedBy stress
muscle injury
muscle overuse
gptkbp:diagnosedBy physical examination
palpation of trigger points
gptkbp:differentialDiagnosis gptkb:polymyalgia_rheumatica
chronic fatigue syndrome
fibromyalgia
gptkbp:field pain management
rheumatology
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Janet_G._Travell
1940s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label myofascial pain syndrome
gptkbp:ICD-10_code M79.1
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D059350
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:depression
anxiety
poor posture
repetitive motions
gptkbp:symptom muscle stiffness
muscle pain
localized tenderness
referred pain
trigger points
gptkbp:synonym chronic myofascial pain
myofascial trigger point syndrome
gptkbp:treatment physical therapy
medications
massage therapy
stretching exercises
dry needling
trigger point injections
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fascia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6