Q: Is there a cure for myofascial pain syndrome, or is this something to live with for the rest of life
There is no known cure for myofascial pain syndrome, but it can be successfully managed. It usually takes some trial and error to find what treatment or treatment combination works best for you.
Karen
Thank you for adding the additional information, Bill. I'm glad you mentioned Devin Starlanyl's books, as they are excellent.
I should also have mentioned Myofascial Release Therapy, which can be very effective treatment for MPS. Here's a link to more information about it: Myofascial Release Therapy
I had an industrial injury and have been diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome which is a terrible condition. I have a claim against the hospital that i work in. Is this going to carry on for the rest of my life ???? can anybody help and answer this question.
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It seems that there are two stages for the condition:
Stage 1, without central sensitization.
Stage 2, with central sensitization.
Most pusblished work on total reversion of myofascial pain comes from treatment of locallized Stage 1 myofascial pain and trigger points. Stage 2 seems to be more closely related to the chronic condition. Cesar Fernadez-De-Las-Penas and David G. Simons are two very active researchers on the subject. Devin Starlanyl, author of books, is a terrific resource too. Simons co-authored the seminal work on this disease. It does seem that new stuff is coming out, I guess patience is needed. In the interim, moderate, light exercise and avoidance of perpetuating factors (i.e. sedentarism), are the only thing that work for me, with 15 years into the condition.