Moving the Needle on Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Integrating Advancements in Clinical and Pain Sciences with Evaluation and Treatment Strategies-Moving the Needle on Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Integrating Advancements in Clinical and Pain Sciences with Evaluation and Treatment Strategies

Moving the Needle on Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Integrating Advancements in Clinical and Pain Sciences with Evaluation and Treatment Strategies

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The session titled "Moving the Needle on Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Integrated Advancements in Clinical and Pain Sciences with Management Strategies" discussed the advancements in understanding and managing myofascial pain syndrome. The speakers, Dr. Jay Shah, Dr. John Serval, and Dr. Antonio Stecco, presented their research and theories on the role of trigger points, neurogenic inflammation, and the fascia in the development and persistence of myofascial pain. They proposed that trigger points are a source of persistent bombardment into the dorsal horn, leading to central sensitization and expansion of the receptive field of pain. They also discussed the role of the limbic system in modulating pain and the potential for somatosomatic and somatovisceral interactions in the development of myofascial pain. Additionally, they highlighted the importance of the fascia and its role in providing a framework for proprioception and the transmission of force, as well as the potential for hyaluronic acid accumulation and aggregation in the development of stiffness and pain. The speakers presented evidence from their studies using MRI imaging and manual therapy to support their theories and suggested that advancements in diagnostic tools like T1Rho MRI could provide valuable insights into the pathophysiology of myofascial pain. Overall, the session provided a comprehensive overview of the current understanding of myofascial pain syndrome and proposed new avenues for research and management strategies.

Keywords

Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Trigger Points

Neurogenic Inflammation

Fascia

Central Sensitization

Limbic System

Somatosomatic Interactions

Proprioception

Hyaluronic Acid Accumulation

T1Rho MRI