The Management of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Introduction
During the previous century and early this century, myofascialpain syndrome (MFPS) was attributed to an inflammation of fibrous tissue around the tendons, bursae, ligaments, muscles and periosteum. No obvious proof of any pathological abnormalities was observed in muscle. Currently, there are still no signs of an obvious pathogenesis causing the syndrome.
Pathophysiology of Muscular Pain Afferent nerve fibres to muscle are classified as groups I, II,III and IV.The open nerve endings in muscle are the main
nociceptive receptors and they are extremely sensitive to a wide variety of mechanical, chemical and thermal stimuli. Muscle afferent fibres require a high intensity stimulation
to be activated. The sensitivity is increased by the presence of endogenous neuro-active substances like bradykinin, serotonin, high concentration potassium and prostaglandins.
Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) together with 5-HT increase the sensitivity
of the mechano-receptors and increases the action of
BKN on the slowly conducting afferent fibres. BKN sensitizes
muscle nocicepters to mechanical stimuli and increases
the synthesis and release of PGE2. PGE2 and 5-HT enhance
the excitatory action of BKN on slowly conducting muscle
afferent fibres.
This whole process forms part of the mechanism of peripheral
sensitization, which in its turn leads to hyperalgesia
and other conditions like complex regional pain syndrome
(CRPS).
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