{"id":7325,"date":"2019-07-06T06:16:54","date_gmt":"2019-07-06T06:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/?p=7325"},"modified":"2021-06-15T13:51:20","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T13:51:20","slug":"14-natural-ways-to-treat-myofascial-pain-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/14-natural-ways-to-treat-myofascial-pain-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Natural Ways to Treat Myofascial Pain Syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Myofascial pain syndrome is a common health condition which causes pain, swelling and associated knots in the connective tissue which surrounds the muscles (also referred to as the fascia).
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Pain and discomfort associated with myofascial pain syndrome can be severe, and it can often get in the way of life and work during times of a condition flare-up. If you suspect that you might have myofascial pain syndrome, make an appointment with your doctor to discuss possible treatment options and seek initial diagnosis.
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Even though the condition can be considered very painful and often goes together with a range of other associated health conditions (including everything from connective tissue disorders through to older or newer muscle injuries), it can be treated and there are many things out there which can bring some much-needed relief to the symptoms.
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Here are 8 natural ways in which you can bring relief to myofascial pain syndrome and the associated pain, swelling and discomfort.
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1. Stretching Exercises<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Strain and stress placed on the muscles are some of the most common causes out there for myofascial pain syndrome, and it\u2019s easy to aggravate the condition by overusing a muscle \u2013 and usually the first thing you\u2019ll notice is pain in a specific muscle area, as well as associated knotting of the muscle underneath the skin.
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If this happens to you, then stretching exercises can be one of the best ways for you to relieve the strain in the muscle<\/a>. When stretching a muscle that you might have injured or that might currently be hurting, the first thing you should do is take it easy.
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Stretch moderately, and remember that you don\u2019t want to injure the muscle any further \u2013 the keyword is moderately, and the moment you feel any associated pain or discomfort you should always take a break.
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Stretching exercises should never be pushed too far, but done in moderation they can be greatly helpful.
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2. Low-Impact Exercises<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Exercise <\/a>is important for everyone if they want to stay healthy in the long run, but exercise can also easily become something that leads to injury. If you experience any of the symptoms of myofascial pain syndrome (especially while exercising), then you should know that moderate exercise can be beneficial to healing the injury \u2013 but any more exercise on top of this can only risk further injury to the affected muscle.
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Change your exercise routine if you\u2019ve injured yourself and experience any symptoms associated with myofascial pain syndrome. Lower-impact forms of exercise can be greatly beneficial ones, such as yoga and light stretching exercises have shown great promise in relieving the symptoms of myofascial pain, especially when combined with some of the other methods that have been mentioned on this list.
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If you suspect that you might be following the wrong exercise routine to match your injury, make an appointment with your doctor.
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3. Application of Heat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The application of heat is one of the first treatments professionally recommended for muscle strain or injuries, and it can be one of the best possible home treatments for recurring instances of myofascial pain syndrome.
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If you experience any kind of swelling or strain <\/a>in a muscle, the first thing you should do is rest the affected body part and take the strain off it as much as possible \u2013 and from there, the application of direct heat could be helpful to myofascial pain syndrome.
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This having been said, it\u2019s known for offering usually only temporary relief to the associated symptoms, and the condition will usually recur when the same muscle is subjected to the same strain.
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Ideally, combine the application of heat on a regular basis (whenever the swelling and pain recurs) with some of the other natural treatments that are mentioned on this list for the best possible results.
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4. Massage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There have been thousands of books written about the potential benefits of massage<\/a>, and there are a thousand possible health conditions that can be helped just with a simple massage by a qualified therapist. Many of these conditions are related to muscle injury and strain, and sports therapists are trained in how to release the tension from trapped nerves and muscles without taking a risk of further injury.
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Massage can sometimes be done at home, and if you suffer from myofascial pain syndrome as a chronic condition it can be much better to learn how to manage it yourself at home rather than make an appointment every time the condition recurs.
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The affected area should be massaged directly, and other methods on this list such as the application of heat to the affected area can also oftentimes help to ease symptoms.
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Don\u2019t just massage any knot that seems like muscle: Sometimes it can be indicative of other conditions such as blood clotting. Scans are appropriate to establish which.
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5. Essential Oils<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are many health benefits associated with the use of essential oils<\/a>, and if you are using any of the methods on this list to control myofascial pain syndrome, then the use of essential oils could be a good way to supplement what you are already doing.
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There are many essential oils that can potentially be beneficial in controlling the associated pain and discomfort that\u2019s generally associated with the condition, including lavender. This is because of the fact that these essential oils are often employed in massage (and bath therapy) to relax the muscles \u2013 and if you suffer from a condition like myofascial pain syndrome, it can be greatly helpful to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always remember to test an essential oil on a small part of the skin first in order to establish whether or not you could be allergic, and take caution with existing health conditions and certain essential oils \u2013 always check first.
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6. Posture Training<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Posture <\/a>is often one of the most common things that are known to cause and aggravate the symptoms of myofascial pain syndrome, and this might not always be something that is done deliberately but might instead happen due to a related health condition which forces the body into a specific stress position \u2013 for example, scoliosis (or a curvature of the spine).
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If you show any associated symptoms of myofascial pain syndrome or suspect that you might have it, then posture training can be incorporated into your daily routine once you\u2019ve made an appointment with your doctor to establish in which ways your body has been affected by the condition.
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If you have a condition such as scoliosis (or your posture is affecting conditions like myofascial pain syndrome), see where you can make adaptations in your daily life to reduce strain \u2013 including the use of the right shoes, shoe inserts, and more comfortable chairs.
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7. Bracing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bracing <\/a>can often help ease the symptoms associated with myofascial pain syndrome where it happens together with a serious muscle injury, certain connective tissue disorders or certain other conditions related to the spine such as scoliosis. If you experience any kind of chronic pain together with posture and muscle-related problems, make an appointment with your doctor or speak to your pharmacist about available braces that might help.
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For cases where the myofascial pain is affected the spine or hips directly, a softer-shell strap-on brace that covers the lower back can be greatly useful for alleviating associated pain and discomfort, especially when combined with some of the other natural treatment options that have been mentioned in this article.
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If you experience any kind of pain or discomfort while putting a brace on or taking it off, adjust the brace as necessary until the discomfort subsides or see an expert to establish why this is happening.
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8. Rollers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes an appointment with an expert or chiropractor <\/a>is the best possible first step, and anyone who experiences symptoms of a chronic condition such as myofascial pain syndrome on a regular basis should find out from their medical health experts what they can do in order to make living with the condition easier at home.
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Often medical experts are happy to recommend home methods for chronic sufferers \u2013 a doctor\u2019s appointment doesn\u2019t always have to be necessary when you experience a related myofascial pain flare-up.
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One of the methods that can bring you relief includes the use of rollers (or a rolled-up towel) as a \u201cpressure point\u201d used to massage the affected muscle. It\u2019s pretty easy to use this at home, and most people know their body well enough to know when they\u2019re doing it right versus not \u2013 if you experience any more pain or discomfort while doing this, stop and see your doctor.
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