Myofascial pain syndrome is a condition that causes long-term pain. It can occur when trigger points (tight fibers) form in muscles and the thin layer of tissue that holds muscles in place, which is called fascia.
Myofascial pain can be felt whenever a trigger point occurs, but is common in the shoulder, back, face, and head. Muscle injuries and stress can lead to myofascial pain syndrome, although the exact cause is unknown.
Symptoms include:
- Muscle pain that doesn't go away
- Deep, aching muscle pain
- Tiredness
- General feeling of being unwell
- Tender spot in a muscle
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Neurology
The Neurology Department offers a full spectrum of neurological care for all neurological disorders, from epilepsy to headaches to Alzheimer’s disease. Our robust research program…
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Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury
The Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Program at Boston Medical Center cares for inpatients and outpatients with injuries related to motor vehicle collisions, falls, assaults,…
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Anesthesiology
The Department of Anesthesiology works closely with other clinicians across BMC to perform essential services across a wide range of procedures and conditions, including services …
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Anesthesia Pain Clinic
BMC’s Anesthesia Pain Clinic helps patients to manage chronic pain by providing many different types of care, all under x-ray guidance.