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What Causes Myofascial Pain Syndrome After Injury?
Question: Can a bad accident/injury cause myofascial pain? And, in a case of myofascial pain syndrome, can pain spread and worsen? What medical literature supports this? How can this be objectively tested to support the continued and spreading pain?
Brief Answer:
Yes, trauma is a possible cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
The answer to your question is straightforward, yes, injury to a muscle may cause myofascial pain syndrome.
Initially sensitive areas of muscles fibers are formed after the injury ( trigger points ).
When the pain persists, spreads and worsens, myofascial pain syndrome should be considered.
Some articles are listed below:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/0000/
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/305937-overview#a3
Unfortunately there are no imaging studies or lab tests to support the achievement of this diagnosis, it is a diagnosis achieved mainly by clinical examination and exclusion of other possible similar conditions.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards.
Yes, trauma is a possible cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
The answer to your question is straightforward, yes, injury to a muscle may cause myofascial pain syndrome.
Initially sensitive areas of muscles fibers are formed after the injury ( trigger points ).
When the pain persists, spreads and worsens, myofascial pain syndrome should be considered.
Some articles are listed below:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/0000/
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/305937-overview#a3
Unfortunately there are no imaging studies or lab tests to support the achievement of this diagnosis, it is a diagnosis achieved mainly by clinical examination and exclusion of other possible similar conditions.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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