# Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment **Type:** Topics **Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/myofascial-pain-diagnosis-and-treatment/ ## Facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Description | This cluster of papers focuses on the biochemical milieu, diagnosis, management, and treatment of myofascial pain syndrome, with an emphasis on myofascial trigger points, dry needling, fascial plasticity, and the use of ultrasound technology. It also explores the role of botulinum toxin, connective tissue, and neurobiological explanations in understanding and addressing myofascial pain. | | Domain | Life Sciences | | Field | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | | OpenAlex ID | t12712 | | Works | 169 | ## Topic papers all Showing 15 of 169. - [Acupuncture for Chronic Pain](https://scholariq.org/papers/acupuncture-for-chronic-pain/) - [Acupuncture for Chronic Pain: Update of an Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis](https://scholariq.org/papers/acupuncture-for-chronic-pain-update-of-an-individual-patient-data-meta-analysis/) - [CT imaging of trunk muscles in chronic low back pain patients and healthy control subjects](https://scholariq.org/papers/ct-imaging-of-trunk-muscles-in-chronic-low-back-pain-patients-and-healthy/) - [Terminology and classification of muscle injuries in sport: The Munich consensus statement](https://scholariq.org/papers/terminology-and-classification-of-muscle-injuries-in-sport-the-munich-consensus/) - [Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Chronic Pain](https://scholariq.org/papers/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-act-for-chronic-pain/) - [Sham device v inert pill: randomised controlled trial of two placebo treatments](https://scholariq.org/papers/sham-device-i-v-i-inert-pill-randomised-controlled-trial-of-two-placebo/) - [Central sensitisation in chronic pain conditions: latest discoveries and their potential for precision medicine](https://scholariq.org/papers/central-sensitisation-in-chronic-pain-conditions-latest-discoveries-and-their/) - [Systematic review of topical capsaicin for the treatment of chronic pain](https://scholariq.org/papers/systematic-review-of-topical-capsaicin-for-the-treatment-of-chronic-pain/) - [The Oswestry Disability Index, the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire, and the Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale: Translation and Validation Studies of the Iranian Versions](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-oswestry-disability-index-the-roland-morris-disability-questionnaire-and-the/) - [Acupuncture in patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial.](https://scholariq.org/papers/acupuncture-in-patients-with-chronic-low-back-pain-a-randomized-controlled-trial/) - [Temporal summation of pain from mechanical stimulation of muscle tissue in normal controls and subjects with fibromyalgia syndrome](https://scholariq.org/papers/temporal-summation-of-pain-from-mechanical-stimulation-of-muscle-tissue-in/) - [TISSUE-SPECIFIC PLANTAR FASCIA-STRETCHING EXERCISE ENHANCES OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEEL PAIN](https://scholariq.org/papers/tissue-specific-plantar-fascia-stretching-exercise-enhances-outcomes-in-patients/) - [Pressure algometry in manual therapy](https://scholariq.org/papers/pressure-algometry-in-manual-therapy/) - [1999 Volvo Award Winner in Clinical Studies](https://scholariq.org/papers/1999-volvo-award-winner-in-clinical-studies/) - [Some types of exercise are more effective than others in people with chronic low back pain: a network meta-analysis](https://scholariq.org/papers/some-types-of-exercise-are-more-effective-than-others-in-people-with-chronic-low/) ## Topic primary papers Showing 15 of 44. - [Pressure algometry in manual therapy](https://scholariq.org/papers/pressure-algometry-in-manual-therapy/) - [What Is Evidence-Based About Myofascial Chains: A Systematic Review](https://scholariq.org/papers/what-is-evidence-based-about-myofascial-chains-a-systematic-review/) - [Myofascial Trigger Points](https://scholariq.org/papers/myofascial-trigger-points/) - [Immediate effects of dry needling and acupuncture at distant points in chronic neck pain: results of a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled crossover trial](https://scholariq.org/papers/immediate-effects-of-dry-needling-and-acupuncture-at-distant-points-in-chronic/) - [Myofascial Trigger Points](https://scholariq.org/papers/myofascial-trigger-points-2/) - [Discrepancy between prevalence and perceived effectiveness of treatment methods in myofascial pain syndrome: Results of a cross-sectional, nationwide survey](https://scholariq.org/papers/discrepancy-between-prevalence-and-perceived-effectiveness-of-treatment-methods/) - [Intermuscular force transmission along myofascial chains: a systematic review](https://scholariq.org/papers/intermuscular-force-transmission-along-myofascial-chains-a-systematic-review/) - [Muscle trigger points and pressure pain hyperalgesia in the shoulder muscles in patients with unilateral shoulder impingement: a blinded, controlled study](https://scholariq.org/papers/muscle-trigger-points-and-pressure-pain-hyperalgesia-in-the-shoulder-muscles-in/) - [The immediate effect of ischemic compression technique and transverse friction massage on tenderness of active and latent myofascial trigger points: a pilot study](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-immediate-effect-of-ischemic-compression-technique-and-transverse-friction/) - [Short-term effects of dry needling of active myofascial trigger points in the masseter muscle in patients with temporomandibular disorders](https://scholariq.org/papers/short-term-effects-of-dry-needling-of-active-myofascial-trigger-points-in-the/) - [Manual therapies in myofascial trigger point treatment: a systematic review](https://scholariq.org/papers/manual-therapies-in-myofascial-trigger-point-treatment-a-systematic-review/) - [Viscoelastic properties of the human lumbodorsal fascia](https://scholariq.org/papers/viscoelastic-properties-of-the-human-lumbodorsal-fascia/) - [Myofascial Trigger Points, Pain, Disability, and Sleep Quality in Individuals With Mechanical Neck Pain](https://scholariq.org/papers/myofascial-trigger-points-pain-disability-and-sleep-quality-in-individuals-with/) - [Effects of myofascial release techniques on pain, physical function, and postural stability in patients with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial](https://scholariq.org/papers/effects-of-myofascial-release-techniques-on-pain-physical-function-and-postural/) - [Effectiveness of Water Physical Therapy on Pain, Pressure Pain Sensitivity, and Myofascial Trigger Points in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial](https://scholariq.org/papers/effectiveness-of-water-physical-therapy-on-pain-pressure-pain-sensitivity-and/) --- Source: ScholarIQ — public research metadata, principally OpenAlex. 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