Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome Causes

Some fibromyalgia pain sufferers also experience something called Myofascial Pain Syndrome.

To understand this, you need to know what "fascia" are. These are connective tissues that surround everything inside us and basically, hold us together.

A myofascial pain sufferer experiences pain in this tissue, especially in certain areas known as trigger points.

Myofascial pain causes include muscle injuries which often result from excessive strain or overuse. Other causes include:

• spinal disc injuries, 
• general fatigue or weakness in a muscle or a group of muscles 
• repetitive muscle motions,
• other medical conditions,
• lack of exercise, activity or motion, such as when you have an arm in a sling.

Myofascial pain can be severe and debilitating: stabbing, throbbing, or aching. It appears in the form of headaches, jaw pain, neck pain, low back pain, pelvic pain, and arm and leg pain.

Myofascial pain syndrome treatment may include physical therapy, trigger point injections or medications.

Myofascial pain can even more misery for those suffering from fibromyalgia. Anyone with symptoms of myofascial dysfunction should talk to their doctor about treatment options.