Common Causes Of Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Anxiety

Anxiety disorders can also cause individuals to tense their muscles excessively. This is a widespread chronic condition, and it can lead to secondary problems like myofascial pain syndrome if it goes untreated. Fortunately, therapy is a helpful option for many patients. Physical activity, especially gentle activities such as yoga, can also be helpful. Despite the availability of these treatment options, including some specific medicines, many individuals go years without seeing a doctor about their symptoms and end up with chronic myofascial pain. This is much more difficult to treat.

Muscle Tightness

Tightness in the muscles appears to be one of the primary causes of myofascial pain syndrome. Tightness can be caused by either overuse or underuse of a muscle. For example, if a muscle is contracted too often without being stretched, it can become too tight. On the flip side, if a muscle is kept in the same position for too long, it can become too tight. Sometimes this happens when someone injures a body part and has to keep it in a cast for a prolonged period. Stretching and massage therapy can improve muscle tightness before chronic myofascial pain develops.