Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Trigger Points Treatment: Release these Trigger Points Easily to Relief Neck Tension, Shoulder Pain, Hand Instrinsics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798866503797)

Myofascial discomfort is often portrayed as a tense or rigid strip nestled within a muscle, accompanied by sensitivity and discomfort that may manifest either in the immediate vicinity or extend across a specific region. It can also arise as a "secondary" symptom to other underlying conditions. It's astonishing to note that Myofascial pain affects around 44 million individuals in the United States. Recent research has shed light on the myofascial aspect of pain, revealing its presence in a substantial portion of patients: 30% in an internal medicine setting, 55% in a head and neck pain clinic, and a staggering 85% to 95% in cases dealt with at a pain center. The pervasive nature of this phenomenon is quite remarkable.