This video is about back pain caused due to Myofascial pain syndrome or MPS.
I wish to bring the viewers attention to this very common but usually undiagnosed medical.
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Video Transcript
Introduction
Myofascial Pain Syndrome or MPS is one of the recently upcoming Diagnoses in Pain Management and Orthopaedic Surgery. MPS is considerably a common condition and its causes are not clearly Understood. MPS is characterized by Irritable trigger points Situated in Muscles and Fascia. Fascia is the connective tissue that covers the muscles.

Causes
Overuse, Underuse and trauma causes MPS.
Overuse due to to profession or hobbies which involve repetitive movement of certain Muscles.
Underuse can be Immobilization of a particular Part after trauma or surgery. Like using an Arm sling after shoulder Surgery
Stress can be a Causative agent

Symptoms
Muscle pain at specific Trigger points
Painful Knot in the Muscle
Pain can appear in the form of neck or back pain ,headaches or Jaw pain.

Associated Symptoms can be Fatigue, Sleeplessness, Depression and behavioural disturbances

Associated conditions
Chronic fatigue pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia are conditions which have similar Symptoms and may also be associated with MPS .

Management
You can consult your Pain Management Specialist, Neurologist or Orthopaedic Surgeon for Diagnosing and managing MPS. It is important to rule out other medical conditions causing similar symptoms.
Treatment consists of complex management.
Doctors prescribe Non Steroidal anti inflammatory medications or Opioids for Pain relief.
Sleeping Pills and Anti Anxiety medications may be prescribed in selective cases.
Physical Therapy.
Massage therapy.
Trigger point Injections.
Acupuncture.

Statuary Warning
This video is intended to provide introductory information on this topic to the general public
Please do not self diagnose or self medicate and seek professional medical Advice

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