Persistent sore, tight muscles may be an indication of a chronic problem. Sometimes pain in the muscles makes it difficult to move, or the tightness can lead to headaches. If this is the case, you may be experiencing symptoms of Myofascial Pain Syndrome.

Myofascial Pain Syndrome translates to meaning pain of the muscle and connective tissue, and is a type of chronic pain syndrome. However, because of the inclusion of connective tissue, including tendons and ligaments, this syndrome becomes vastly complex.

This pain syndrome includes what are referred to as Trigger Points, rather they are areas of irritable contractions in the muscles and surrounding tissue. They can be found in muscles, tendons, skin, scar tissue and ligaments. These trigger points can be cause by a variety of issues, including disease, infection, or physical trauma.

Myofascial therapy begins by locating the trigger points that appear to be causing the pain. By careful exercise and stretching regimes you can begin to work out the areas of painful contractions. With the inclusion of chair massage therapy, the muscles can be loosened, fluid flow increased and the muscle stretched allowing for increased flexibility. All of which help to decrease the pain caused by Myofascial Pain Syndrome.

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Dr. Alan Weidner
www.massage-chair-relief.com