Chiropractors focus not only on the joints and skeletal system but also on muscle plain treatment. Muscles are intertwined with fascia, which is a tissue the allows muscles to smoothly glide over one another. Both fascia and muscles are prone to develop adhesions that can be very painful. They can be felt as a knot-like hard texture under the skin. Myofascial pain syndrome can be very debilitating and uncomfortable in many cases. When you are experiencing muscle pain, you can get relief from your chiropractor using a variety of different options of treatments.

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Myofascial Pain Syndrome

“Myofascial” can be one mouthful of a word, but there is a reason why chiropractors use it. “Myo” refers to muscles. “Fascia” refers to the connective tissues found all over your body. Myofascial pain syndrome is used to call muscle pain in different forms. This can include your muscle tissue, your fascia, or both.

This type of pain can vary considerably, ranging from mild to severe and debilitating. The good news is that whatever your level of pain may be, chiropractic treatment can be a solution that can often eliminate pain.

Trigger Points

The knot-like feeling you have probably experienced in your muscles or had other medical providers identify are known as trigger points as well. These tight spots can be very sensitive to the touch and can pretty much be found in any muscle of your body. As they form, they may feel numb, weak, or like they are burning or tingling.

These trigger points can be caused by trauma to the body, like a car accident or during athletics. They may also be caused by a long-term yet mild trauma, like working at a desk without the right ergonomics or by making a repetitive movement over a long period.

Trigger points can be pretty challenging to identify because they can happen at different spots in everybody. They can also produce referred pain feelings somewhere else that is not the trigger point. A chiropractor is trained to track them down, so even if it’s a bit hidden by referred pain, he will be able to find it.

Chiropractic Treatment for Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Chiropractors can not only find trigger points, but they can also treat them. They can do so by using a variety of techniques. Some of the treatments are:

Breaking Up Adhesions

Adhesions can form in the muscles due to trauma. Adhesions happen when fascia or muscle fibers bond together and form scar tissue. These adhesions can cause the muscles to strain and not slide smoothly, having a cascading effect on your body. Not only does it hurt, but it can also cause joint misalignment and create further problems.

Pressure On Trigger Points

The most effective way to treat trigger points sometimes is to apply pressure to smooth both the fascia and the muscle out. Chiropractors can achieve this by using their hands and other specific tools.

Improvement of Alignment 

Like we mentioned above,  the cause of muscle pain and trigger points is often trauma. However, sometimes this trauma is not as obvious as a car accident. Spine misalignment can cause your body to move incorrectly. When this happens over time, it can put a strain on your muscles. A chiropractor will focus on helping your entire body to become aligned. This way your muscle pain will be erased and further issues will be prevented.

Chiropractic Care For Myofascial Pain Syndrome Near You

If you are experiencing myofascial pain syndrome and can’t deal with the pain, we encourage you to schedule an appointment at any of our 9 locations in the Orlando area. We can help you alleviate your muscle pain and get you back on track!