[1] Primary symptoms include:[3] Generally speaking, the muscular pain is steady, aching, and deep.
The MTrPs found in MPS present overt palpable nodular structures within the muscle, while aside from tenderness, the trigger points in FM are indistinguishable from surrounding tissue.
[5] However, there are some challenges distinguishing these syndromes:[5] Massage therapy using trigger-point release techniques may be effective in short-term pain relief.
[10] Physical therapy involving gentle stretching and exercise may be useful for recovering full range of motion and motor coordination.
[11] Myofascial release, which involves gentle fascia manipulation and massage, may improve or remediate the condition.
[12] A systematic review concluded that dry needling for the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome in the lower back appeared to be a useful adjunct to standard therapies, but that clear recommendations could not be made because the published studies were small and of low quality.