MYOFASCIAL PAIN DISTRIBUTION DIAGRAMS
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Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a chronic musculoskeletal disorder characterized by the presence of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) within muscles and fascia, resulting in local and referred pain. A hallmark feature of MPS is referred pain, which follows characteristic distribution patterns that are spe-cific to individual muscles and do not correspond to dermatomal or myotomal pathways. Active MTrPs produce spontaneous local and referred pain, whereas latent MTrPs elicit pain only upon mechanical stimulation; however, both may contribute to altered pain processing and functional impairment.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Pain Management and Treatment
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Turkiye Klinikleri eBooks
- Pages
- 45–57
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter