Myofascial Pain

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• All About Upper Back Pain

  Although upper back pain is not a very common spinal disorder, it can cause significant discomfort and pain when it does occur. The most common causes of upper back pain are muscular irritation (myofascial pain) and joint dysfunction.
  By: J. Talbot Sellers, DO Read More

• Fibromyalgia Overview

  The condition called “fibromyalgia” is a myofascial pain syndrome (a muscular pain syndrome) that can result in generalized back pain and muscle pain, a feeling of general fatigue, and specific tender areas. The patient will have a normal neurological exam, but may have multiple spots that are tender to palpation, called "tender points".
  By: Peter F. Ullrich, Jr., MD Read More