Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) causes significant pain, sometimes to the point of disability. This muscle pain occurs in and around the fascia in certain parts of the body. The pain can be acute or chronic and could occur due to traumatic injuries, overuse, or an unknown cause.
Naples Community Injury Center treats myofascial pain syndrome by prescribing and performing various Estero, FL, chiropractic adjustments and physiotherapy services. Learn more by contacting our team today at (239) 631-5445. We are accepting new patients for MPS treatment at our Estero location.
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Who Needs Estero Chiropractic Treatment for Myofascial Pain?
While there is no known cure for myofascial pain syndrome, treatments are available to help patients manage the symptoms and improve their overall health. MPS is characterized by pain and tightness in the fascia, the thin connective tissues surrounding muscles, and keeping them in place. This condition results from repetitive stress or acute injuries, although some of our patients report no known cause.
While MPS can affect any area of the body, some areas are more commonly affected. Patients report trigger points of pain in their upper back, shoulders, and neck muscles. The face, upper arms, lower back, and hips are also common spots where patients report pain and tenderness.
Symptoms, including pain, often come and go. Some days are worse than others. This makes managing this condition complex. Symptoms could include:
- An ongoing, chronic sense of fatigue
- Insomnia caused by pain too intense to sleep
- Deep, aching muscle pain
- A general sense of not feeling well
Our practitioners understand how to diagnose and treat this condition. We often prescribe myofascial release massage, chiropractic adjustments, and other services as a part of a patient’s individualized Estero MFR therapy.
Our Doctors and Therapists Provide Estero, FL, Chiropractic Therapy for Myofascial Pain
Myofascial pain usually does not go away without treatment and support. Many doctors treat it as a chronic pain condition and prescribe painkillers. However, while painkillers can ease the pain, they could create other concerns.
Our doctors understand that patients want to manage their pain, address the underlying issue when possible, and take the necessary steps to regain mobility and improve their mental health. To this end, we provide non-invasive, effective services that allow our patients with myofascial pain syndrome to reach maximum medical improvement and take charge of their health—without painkillers.
Our doctors diagnose patients and create personalized plans to address their symptoms at our Estero clinic. For MPS management, we use a combination of chiropractic care and physiotherapy to manage pain and reduce the patient’s limitations due to their condition.
Let Our Estero Team Prescribe Chiropractic Treatment for Myofascial Pain
The Naples Community Injury Center team has more than 60 years of combined experience helping our patients manage their injuries and chronic pain conditions. We understand how difficult it can be to live with pain and limitations because of it. We aim to help every patient achieve maximum medical improvement, manage chronic symptoms, and prevent future injuries.
We know getting effective care for your injuries makes a difference in your life. We can assess your options for paying for your visits with us and discuss how our doctors will provide documentation for a negligence case. This may be necessary if your MPS occurred due to:
- Work-related injuries
- Car accident injuries
- Motorcycle crash injuries
- Bicycle accident injuries
- Slips and fall injuries
- Sports and recreation injuries
During your initial intake examination, our doctor will assess your symptoms, take a health history, use X-rays and other medical imaging, and discuss your goals. Once we diagnose you as having myofascial pain syndrome, we will develop a personalized treatment plan. As you work through your plan, we will assess your progress and alter the services you receive to ensure you continue to get better and reach maximum medical improvement.
Prescribed Services for Estero Myofascial Release Chiropractic Treatment
Our chiropractors and therapists address MPS symptoms through a process known as myofascial release. This type of therapy uses various techniques to identify and release areas where the fascia feels stiff, known as trigger points.
Other services we may recommend as a part of your myofascial release chiropractic plan include:
Spinal Manipulation
Spinal manipulation, also known as chiropractic adjustments, could help reduce pain and increase mobility for those who experience myofascial pain syndrome in their neck, back, or spine.
Complementary Therapies
Our team offers a variety of complementary therapies that could help you manage your pain and tenderness without using painkillers or other medications. Examples include:
- Massage therapy
- Ultrasound therapy
- Electrical muscle stimulation (E-STIM) therapy
- Infrared light therapy
Myofascial Release Scraping
Myofascial release scraping is a form of massage that targets stiff, tense muscles. It helps to relax the fascia and reduce pain.
Reflex Therapy
Reflex therapy reduces pain and promotes mobility by using pressure points in other body parts. Typically, a therapist massages the pressure points in the feet or hands to alleviate symptoms and promote healing throughout the body.
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
We believe reducing pain levels and helping patients regain some range of motion and mobility is not enough. We want our patients to leave our care stronger and more able to participate in the activities they want to do. Our personalized treatment plans include physical therapy to rebuild muscle, increase range of motion, and improve overall health. This is crucial to prevent future injuries.
Ongoing Support
Many of our patients go home with a personalized plan to continue to improve their health. This could include exercises to build strength and flexibility, a sleep hygiene plan, or ideas for a healthy diet. Patients treated for MPS often benefit from regular stretching, resistance training, and posture-promoting poses even once they complete our treatment.
Call Us to Schedule Your Initial Intake Exam
Naples Community Injury Center’s Estero clinic offers chiropractic treatment for myofascial pain syndrome. If you are experiencing symptoms and need relief, call us today. We can schedule your initial intake exam, answer your questions, or discuss how you will cover the cost of treatment.
Contact us now at (239) 631-5445 to get started.
