Myofacial Pain Syndrome: Symptom and Causes

Symptoms

The most notable feature of CMP is the presence of trigger points. The four types of trigger points that distinguish MPS are: active, latent, secondary, and satellite.

• Pain in muscle
• Persistent pain
• Sensation of muscle weakness, tingling and stiffness
• Sleep disturbance due to pain
• Knot in a muscle

Causes

Trauma which cause damage to muscles and skeletal tissues

• Overuse of muscles
• Heavy lifting with incorrect posture
• Immobilization due to cast (bandage with plaster of Paris)
• Fibromyalgia
• Medical conditions
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Prolonged exposure to cold such as sleeping in front of air-conditioning vent
• Hormonal changes
• Stress and tension can make the discomfort of myofascial pain even worse, but are rarely the sole cause of the problem.