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Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) Report

Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic form of muscle pain. The pain centers around sensitive points in muscles called trigger points. The trigger points can be painful when touched and can spread throughout the affected muscle.


What we've learned from patients who report Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS)

Symptom severities

Severe
 31
Moderate
 42
Mild
 18
None
 6

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS)

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Myofascial release 14   Myofascial release: 15%
Thera Cane 6   Thera Cane: 7%
Acupuncture Electronic Stimulated 2   Acupuncture Electronic Stimulated: 2%
Cymbalta 2   Cymbalta: 2%
Skelaxin 2   Skelaxin: 2%
Tramadol 2   Tramadol: 2%
Trigger Point Therapy 2   Trigger Point Therapy: 2%
Massage Therapy 2   Massage Therapy: 2%
Trigger Point Injections 1   Trigger Point Injections: 1%
Ai Chi 1   Ai Chi: 1%
Suboxone 1   Suboxone: 1%
Savella 1   Savella: 1%
Gabapentin 1   Gabapentin: 1%
Home occupational therapy 1   Home occupational therapy: 1%
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) 1   Acetaminophen (Paracetamol): 1%
Metaxalone 1   Metaxalone: 1%
Flector Patch 1   Flector Patch: 1%
Chiropractic 1   Chiropractic: 1%
Baclofen 1   Baclofen: 1%
Fentanyl Transdermal Patch 1   Fentanyl Transdermal Patch: 1%
Aleve 1   Aleve: 1%
Vitamin D 1   Vitamin D: 1%
Buprenorphine transdermal patch 1   Buprenorphine transdermal patch: 1%
Structural Integration 1   Structural Integration: 1%
Propoxyphene 1   Propoxyphene: 1%
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 1   Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: 1%
Acupuncture 1   Acupuncture: 1%
Lyrica 1   Lyrica: 1%
Manual manipulation 1   Manual manipulation: 1%

Report created on May 26, 2012.