Hello Tara, chronic muscle pain is very debilitating as you know. Your questions are valid and need to be answered. Unfortunately, I am not able to give personal medical advice in this forum for obvious reasons. But I can say that not all trigger points will refer pain when you deeply palpate them. Now with regards to you daily chronic muscle pain, may I recommend you try consulting with a provider who specializes in chronic pain for example PM&R physician, Rheumatologist or Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist. I wish you well. DrC
hello doctor i.just watched your video about the problem .i thought it is related with me also and i have been doing so many check ups but no any doctor determined my problem.it would be very thankful to u if you have any service in hongkong also.
Hello Ruby, I am glad you found some useful information from this instructional video. Unfortunately, I do not have an office in Hong Kong. I wish you success in locating a health care provider who will be able to help you. Thanks for visiting my channel. DrC
Hey Dr great video, I believe I have upper trapezius tp caused from playing the guitar and having over used muscles. I also get headaches and have poor posture. My question is: I’ve been feeling pain almost like my tongue hurts but all dentists and ents say there’s nothing serious with it. Yet I feel maybe the tightness of muscles in my neck/trap can cause this pain to feel like it’s my tongue or in the red area outlined by the jaw in the upper trap tp picture. I know you can’t diagnose but is this possible? Have you had a client with a similar problem?
Hello DD, thank you for kind comment on my instructional video. Your question is most interesting. I have not experienced this clinical presentation in my practice. I am unable to comment on your inquiry as it is outside the scope of this channel. Please accept my apology. The only thing I might add is if the MPS involving your Traps, Levator or other shoulder girdle muscles resolves (or becomes dormant) and the oral symptoms do not abate then one would think there is no connection. Not medical advice just a common sense thought. All the best, DrC
I have several muscle knots (or atleas I think those are muscle knots) on the left pectoralis major alongside and right next to the chest bone, but your video shows that trigger points tend not to appear here. I noticed those knots after a workout and felt rather sharp pain in particular rpositions (limited range of motion). After massaging for a few days the pain disapeared but the lumps are still there. Those knots behave exactly like knots on my back (they are movable and become red after a massage), but they are not in the spot when chest trigger points appear, and I have them only on my left pectoralis major. Is it a muscle knot or could it be something else?
This requires a workup by a health care provider who specializes in neuromusculoskeletal conditions. This channel is not designed to provide diagnostic opinions. I apologize for the unsatisfactory answer. DrC
Hello, this question comes up occasionally from people who have been fortunate to never had either condition. For those who suffer from either of these conditions, the difference is self-evident. There have been volumes written on both diseases which cover etiology, symptoms, therapeutics, and prognosis. But to answer your question as simply as I can I will quote Google - "Myofascial pain syndrome involves mainly muscular pain; whereas, fibromyalgia includes more widespread body pain, along with other symptoms, such as headaches, bowel problems, fatigue, and mood changes." Thank you for your question.DrC
I have this same pain but i had a neck surgery where they put in a cage and 2 disc i had neck Pain before surgery and now the pain is worse with the burning and tingling i had trigger points injections but it still hurt and 2 weeks after i was in bad pain i just found out i believe they did an echo guide for biopsy injection trigger points i was wondering if that means they did w biopsy and i never knew it
Hello Patricia, I am sorry to hear about your cervical discopathy and post surgical symptoms. I am unable to respond to your question as I am not part of your medical team. Regardless I wish you well and hope you experience improvement soon. Thanks for commenting and watching my video. DrC
Mine started in my throat then moved to my chest horrendous in clavicle.2 years now moved shoulders armpits 2 years.u do have heal pain on awakening 10 years.some tingling in my shin.syre it's related to autism Asperger's hypomobility mineral defiency us thus a usual presentation what I have.going in ldn shortly saw rhumo hadn't a clue in this.
Hello Stephanie, Active Trigger points can be a source of headaches (referred pain into the head). Please excuse me, but I can not provide medical advice on this forum. I suggest you ask your treating physician who prescribed the TENS machine or your therapist as to where to place your pads. The literature often recommends TENS pad placement for people with headaches secondary to Myofascial Pain Syndrome be put over the trigger points of the Levator Scapulae, Upper Trapezius, and Suboccipital muscles.
This is an excellent question. Evaluation and treatment of MPS is best performed by a health care provider who specializes in neuromusculoskeletal disorders. This limits your choice to a few medical specialties. Consider the following after doing your own research. I would suggest Doctor of Chiropractic medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician, or Doctor of Physical Therapy. MPS can be treated successfully if managed correctly. I wish you good luck and a healthy future. DrC
Hello Tara, chronic muscle pain is very debilitating as you know. Your questions are valid and need to be answered. Unfortunately, I am not able to give personal medical advice in this forum for obvious reasons. But I can say that not all trigger points will refer pain when you deeply palpate them. Now with regards to you daily chronic muscle pain, may I recommend you try consulting with a provider who specializes in chronic pain for example PM&R physician, Rheumatologist or Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist. I wish you well. DrC
hello doctor i.just watched your video about the problem .i thought it is related with me also and i have been doing so many check ups but no any doctor determined my problem.it would be very thankful to u if you have any service in hongkong also.
Hello Ruby, I am glad you found some useful information from this instructional video. Unfortunately, I do not have an office in Hong Kong. I wish you success in locating a health care provider who will be able to help you. Thanks for visiting my channel. DrC
Thanks
You are most welcome Rishi! DrC
Hey Dr great video, I believe I have upper trapezius tp caused from playing the guitar and having over used muscles. I also get headaches and have poor posture. My question is: I’ve been feeling pain almost like my tongue hurts but all dentists and ents say there’s nothing serious with it. Yet I feel maybe the tightness of muscles in my neck/trap can cause this pain to feel like it’s my tongue or in the red area outlined by the jaw in the upper trap tp picture. I know you can’t diagnose but is this possible? Have you had a client with a similar problem?
Hello DD, thank you for kind comment on my instructional video. Your question is most interesting. I have not experienced this clinical presentation in my practice. I am unable to comment on your inquiry as it is outside the scope of this channel. Please accept my apology. The only thing I might add is if the MPS involving your Traps, Levator or other shoulder girdle muscles resolves (or becomes dormant) and the oral symptoms do not abate then one would think there is no connection. Not medical advice just a common sense thought. All the best, DrC
I have several muscle knots (or atleas I think those are muscle knots) on the left pectoralis major alongside and right next to the chest bone, but your video shows that trigger points tend not to appear here. I noticed those knots after a workout and felt rather sharp pain in particular rpositions (limited range of motion). After massaging for a few days the pain disapeared but the lumps are still there. Those knots behave exactly like knots on my back (they are movable and become red after a massage), but they are not in the spot when chest trigger points appear, and I have them only on my left pectoralis major. Is it a muscle knot or could it be something else?
This requires a workup by a health care provider who specializes in neuromusculoskeletal conditions. This channel is not designed to provide diagnostic opinions. I apologize for the unsatisfactory answer. DrC
Good, thanks
Gamal, I appreciate your thoughtful comment. I always like to hear from my viewers. I wish you success in your career. DrC
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What's the difference between myofacial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia?
Hello, this question comes up occasionally from people who have been fortunate to never had either condition. For those who suffer from either of these conditions, the difference is self-evident. There have been volumes written on both diseases which cover etiology, symptoms, therapeutics, and prognosis. But to answer your question as simply as I can I will quote Google - "Myofascial pain syndrome involves mainly muscular pain; whereas, fibromyalgia includes more widespread body pain, along with other symptoms, such as headaches, bowel problems, fatigue, and mood changes." Thank you for your question.DrC
I have this same pain but i had a neck surgery where they put in a cage and 2 disc i had neck Pain before surgery and now the pain is worse with the burning and tingling i had trigger points injections but it still hurt and 2 weeks after i was in bad pain i just found out i believe they did an echo guide for biopsy injection trigger points i was wondering if that means they did w biopsy and i never knew it
Hello Patricia, I am sorry to hear about your cervical discopathy and post surgical symptoms. I am unable to respond to your question as I am not part of your medical team. Regardless I wish you well and hope you experience improvement soon. Thanks for commenting and watching my video. DrC
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I am glad you were able to glean some information from this video snippet. I greatly appreciate your kind words. DrC
Mine started in my throat then moved to my chest horrendous in clavicle.2 years now moved shoulders armpits 2 years.u do have heal pain on awakening 10 years.some tingling in my shin.syre it's related to autism Asperger's hypomobility mineral defiency us thus a usual presentation what I have.going in ldn shortly saw rhumo hadn't a clue in this.
I have it almost everyday ..do u know where I can put my tens machine to get this area? and maybe stop it from going into a headache
Hello Stephanie, Active Trigger points can be a source of headaches (referred pain into the head). Please excuse me, but I can not provide medical advice on this forum. I suggest you ask your treating physician who prescribed the TENS machine or your therapist as to where to place your pads. The literature often recommends TENS pad placement for people with headaches secondary to Myofascial Pain Syndrome be put over the trigger points of the Levator Scapulae, Upper Trapezius, and Suboccipital muscles.
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May i ask what kind of dr should i visit with this kind of pain
This is an excellent question. Evaluation and treatment of MPS is best performed by a health care provider who specializes in neuromusculoskeletal disorders. This limits your choice to a few medical specialties. Consider the following after doing your own research. I would suggest Doctor of Chiropractic medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician, or Doctor of Physical Therapy. MPS can be treated successfully if managed correctly. I wish you good luck and a healthy future. DrC