title: Myofascial pain syndrome: early recognition and comprehensive management.
abstract: Fewer conditions in clinical practice have generated more controversy and debate than those that cause musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. The term myofascial pain refers to a syndrome of musculoskeletal discomfort. Myofascial pain is a significant physical disorder responsible for long term disability. Early diagnosis of myofascial pain syndrome and circumspect treatment without using narcotic and non-narcotic analgesics results in successful outcomes. The goal of treatment should always be function oriented, set at the beginning of a treatment program, and modified at periodic intervals. Concurrent psychosocial stressors in the home and at work should be identified and treated appropriately.
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authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bruce
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D009209:Myofascial Pain Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D010347:Patient Care Planning