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WEST WINDSOR
186 Princeton Hightstown Rd #104
West Windsor Township, NJ 08550
(201) 508-9143
Myofascial Pain Syndrome Treatment
Myofascial pain therapy relieves soft tissue restriction that causes our body pain and discomfort. Muscle pain is triggered by a mechanism that is stimulated by nociceptors located in muscle fibers resulting in pain. Myofascial pain is localized trigger point pain or a knot in the muscle. The trigger point is defined as a contracture in the muscle fiber which is called the sarcomere. Furthermore, when pain is caused by myofascial tightness this usually will be not only cause muscle tightness and trigger points but also fascial hypertonicity and restrictions.
We provide non-surgical alternatives designed to effectively and safely manage myofascial pain syndrome treatment. Our approach focuses on personalized treatment strategies to address your discomfort and enhance your overall well-being. Physical Therapy together provide a very specific, individualized and comprehensive approach which will determine the exact cause of the pain and treat it as such.
What is Myofascial Release?
Myofascial release is a therapeutic technique aimed at relieving tension and tightness in the fascia, the connective tissue surrounding muscles. By applying gentle, sustained pressure to restricted areas, myofascial release helps release muscle knots (trigger points), improve blood flow, and restore normal movement. It is often used to treat conditions like chronic pain, muscle stiffness, and injury recovery. This method can be highly effective in reducing discomfort and improving mobility.
How Myofascial Release Works
Myofascial release works by applying gentle, sustained pressure to areas of muscle tightness or fascia restrictions. This helps release tension in the muscles and fascia, which can improve blood flow, reduce pain, and restore normal movement. By targeting trigger points and areas of tightness, myofascial release alleviates discomfort associated with chronic conditions like back pain, fibromyalgia, and TMJ. The technique works to break down adhesions and improve the flexibility of the muscle tissue, leading to greater mobility and pain relief.
Symptoms of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Muscle pain and trigger points affect all of us at one time or another. But individuals who don’t exercise, who sit for prolonged periods at work or don’t engage in physical activity feel more effects of muscle trigger points. Usually patients will feel:
Diagnosis of Myofascial Release:
At Town Physical Therapy the doctor will begin with a comprehensive examination which will address the onset, cause, duration, severity, vectors, establish the meaningful task and functional tasks that cause the muscle pain.
Comprehensive “Myofascial Pain Syndrome” treatment
At Town Physical Therapy we have extensive experience treating muscular pain. Based on a functional evaluation we create an individual treatment plan. Treatment will be a combination of manual therapy and physical therapy exercises. We use our expertise in manual medicine and rehabilitation to retrain muscles and joints to functionally work correctly to disable all hypertonicity in the muscle specialist and ligaments.
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Physical Therapy Treatments for the Entire Body
Conditions We Treat
At Town Physical Therapy, we treat a variety of conditions, including ankle pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, joint injuries, sports injuries, vertigo, balance disorders, and more. Our skilled team provides personalized care to help you recover and return to your daily activities. Whatever the challenge, we’re committed to helping you achieve better movement and improved quality of life.
