You wake up with deep, aching muscle pain, thinking it’s from yesterday’s workout, but after taking pain relievers or applying a heating pad, the discomfort and stiffness just won’t go away.
When the pain lingers like this and starts to wear you down, it’s time to seek professional help. At Legacy Spine Care, we offer hands-on myofascial pain syndrome treatment in The Woodlands to help relieve your pain and get you on the road to recovery as soon as possible.
Myofascial pain syndrome is a long-term condition caused by tightness or contraction of the muscles and the thin connective tissues surrounding them, known as fascia. When pressure builds within the fascia, it can form “trigger points” that can lead to localized or referred pain.
While general exercise-induced muscle soreness fades within 48 to 72 hours, myofascial pain syndrome causes persistent pain that resolves only with targeted treatment.
Myofascial pain can vary considerably, from mild discomfort to fatigue and restless nights. Symptoms are often described as:
Trigger points, also known as muscle knots, are usually caused by repetitive movements, muscle overuse, poor posture, inactivity, or stress or trauma. It can develop anywhere in the body, but some areas have increased prevalence, including:
At Legacy Spine Care, our Myofascial Pain Syndrome Treatment in The Woodlands focuses on relieving muscle pain by identifying and addressing trigger points at the root cause. We use targeted therapies to reduce tension, improve mobility, and support long-term recovery.
Myofascial therapy is a hands-on approach that uses gentle kneading or stretching movements to loosen and lengthen the fascia, reducing pain and improving muscle function.
Persistent aches in the shoulders, back, and neck may be a sign of myofascial pain caused by spinal misalignment. Spinal adjustments address this alignment issue directly at its source, reducing stress on the surrounding fascia and relieving trigger-point pain.
Chronic muscle tension can restrict circulation and reduce oxygen flow, leaving muscles tight and painful. Shockwave therapy counteracts this. By delivering acoustic waves deep into damaged tissues, this advanced regenerative therapy helps increase blood flow to support natural healing.
If your trigger points haven’t responded to other noninvasive treatments, we may incorporate trigger point injections into your care. These injections combine pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory medications to deliver fast, targeted relief, so you can continue with rehabilitation and manual therapies without pain.
At Legacy Spine Care, we work hard to make your first visit as smooth and beneficial as possible. Here’s what you can expect.
We conduct a full intake, reviewing your medical history, symptoms, and how your condition is impacting your overall quality of life.
To create an effective deep muscle pain solution, we first identify trigger-point locations and referred pain patterns through manual palpation and posture and movement assessment.
With an accurate diagnosis, we tailor a plan that combines noninvasive muscle knot treatments.
You don’t have to keep struggling with persistent muscle tension; let Legacy Spine Care help. Our myofascial pain syndrome treatment in The Woodlands targets and addresses the exact cause of your pain, so you can move more freely and get back to enjoying life pain-free. Schedule a consultation today!
Dr. Amedee is a licensed chiropractor with over 15 years of experience in providing arthritis pain relief in The Woodlands. Known for his attentiveness, he treats patients of all ages with personalized care and proven techniques.
Regular muscle pain is typically localized to one area and often improves within a few days with rest and basic self-care. Myofascial pain, however, tends to be more persistent and can spread to other areas of the body. Unlike ordinary muscle soreness, it may continue even after resting or stretching.
Yes. Trigger points in the neck, shoulders, upper back, and jaw muscles can cause tension-type headaches. Trigger points in these areas can also contribute to TMD.
Pain is subjective and depends primarily on the patient’s pain level prior to treatment and the location where the shockwave will be applied. For example, using the shockwave therapy on bony joints may feel a little more uncomfortable than on softer areas. Treatments usually last 15-20 minutes, and the intensity can be adjusted at any point to keep you comfortable throughout the session.
Session requirements vary based on the severity of your muscle knot and the duration of your symptoms. Some patients experience significant trigger-point relief within three to six sessions, while chronic cases may require more sessions to notice improvement.
Yes. Myofascial pain syndrome can return if the underlying causes are not properly treated. At Legacy Spine Care, our chiropractor for chronic muscle pain, Dr. Reid Amedee, takes a comprehensive approach by identifying and addressing contributing factors, such as poor posture, stress, muscle imbalances, and repetitive strain, to prevent the pain from recurring and provide lasting relief.
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