Definition and Characteristics:Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a chronic pain disorder characterized by the presence of trigger points in muscles and their surrounding fascia. These trigger points are hyperirritable spots […]
Definition and Structural Overview:Fascia is a complex network of connective tissue that permeates the entire body, forming a continuous three-dimensional web from head to toe. This intricate system of fibrous […]
Definition and Pathophysiology:Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic pain disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep disturbances, memory issues, and mood changes. Unlike many other pain conditions, fibromyalgia […]
Definition and Clinical Significance:Trigger points are localized, hyperirritable spots within a taut band of skeletal muscle or fascia. These points are painful upon compression and can produce referred pain, tenderness, […]
Definition and Neurophysiological Basis:Central sensitization is a condition of the nervous system associated with the development and maintenance of chronic pain. It involves a process in which the central nervous […]
