Methods Of Treating Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Posture Training

In 2014, the science journal Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine described a study that linked habitual poor posture to myofascial pain syndrome. Korean researchers worked with volunteers who had myofascial pain syndrome in or near their necks. They excluded volunteers with known health problems like congenital disabilities, history of surgery or injury, and arthritis. The remaining volunteers were healthy individuals who had developed the bad habit of thrusting their head forward while working on a computer. The researchers recommended exercises to improve their posture.

Posture training exercises are particularly helpful if the pain is in the neck. The therapist will teach the patient exercises to strengthen and relax the affected muscles. Many of the exercises are based on pilates and yoga, and the patient will often maintain a pose for a given time to get the most benefits.

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