Condition
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Chronic pain from tight, tender muscle knots (trigger points).
Overview
Myofascial pain syndrome causes chronic muscle pain and tenderness from trigger points — tight bands of muscle fiber that can also refer pain to other areas of the body.
Common Symptoms
- •Deep, aching muscle pain
- •Tender 'knots' in the muscle
- •Pain that refers to nearby areas
Important note
This page is for general education and is not a diagnosis. Many conditions share overlapping symptoms — an accurate diagnosis requires a physical evaluation and, often, imaging or electrodiagnostic testing with our providers.
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