symptoms/ demographics
True or False: When you have myofascial pain syndrome you get really good sleep
false
True or False: Stress and Anxiety can be a cause of MPS
True
when feeling pain in your muscles, what action should be taken immediately so it doesn't worsen
Address Pain
Where can you go to improve this?
physical therapy
A common symptom of MPS that leaves you feeling tired and unwell
Fatigue
This cause of MPS is when you use the same muscles over and over. For example sports, weight lifting
Overuse/Repetitive motion
when preforming regular tasks it is important to
take regular breaks
Would someone who works an office job or active job be more prone to this?
office job - more sitting down
True or False: When you experience Myofascial Pain Syndrome the muscle aches go away after a day
false
this type of injury (usually from a car crash) is a common cause of MPS and creates a strain on the neck muscles
whiplash
What is important to maintain to help support your muscles and your overall health and well-being
a Healthy Diet
What simple thing can greatly help this?
streaching
What age group is most affected?
Middle-Aged
What is this called?
a place where muscle fibers are tightened creating a knot and hurts when pushed on?
a trigger point
What is an easy way to help prevent MPS that can be done every day
Can be done from sitting in your seat and help reduce neck and back pain
keeping good posture
What does dry needling do?
Pushing needles into trigger points to decrease tightness & increase blood flow