title: Myofascial low back pain.
abstract: Low back pain is a common condition that is encountered by both primary care physicians as well as various specialists, which include: orthopedic surgeons, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, neurologists, rheumatologists, and pain management specialists. Associated muscular pain is very common and often a reactive response from nociception from other structures. Myofascial pain may arise, which is characterized by the presence of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) that are located in fascia, tendons, and/or muscle. This article reviews the current evidence regarding the pathophysiology, assessment, and recommended treatment options for myofascial low back pain.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, UMDNJ- New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA.
authors.forename: Ryan R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Ramsook
authors.forename: Gerard A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Malanga
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D059352:Musculoskeletal Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D009209:Myofascial Pain Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D059408:Pain Management / Q000379:methods