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Dr. Mark Borigini

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posted 05/19/2008, comments (5)

Myofacasical Pain Syndrome vs. Fibromyalgia

Many patients are labeled with fibromyalgia simply because they have chronic soft tissue pain. But it is important, at least for the sake of correctness, that not all chronic soft tissue pain be called fibromyalgia. In fact, localized or regional pain is often due to myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), a rather common condition... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/16/2008, comments (3)

Myofascial Pain Syndrome

(MPS) is a is a painful musculoskeletal condition, a common cause of musculoskeletal pain. MPS is characterized by the development of Myofascial trigger points (TrPs) that are locally tender when active, and refer pain through specific patterns to other areas of the body. A trigger point or sensitive, painful area in the muscle or the junction of... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/14/2008, comments (4)

Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Myofascial syndrome is a pain disorder that affects the muscles and fascia throughout your body. Fascia is like a web that surrounds the bones, tissues, organs, and blood vessels throughout the body. Myofascial pain syndrome can attack and cause degeneration of certain areas of the fascia, resulting in chronic pain and a variety of other symptoms.... Read more Chevron

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