What should be done prior to treatment for Myofascial Pain?
A Diagnostic Pain Assessment conducted by a skilled Medical Soft Tissue Therapist that consists of tests for Soft Tissue Palpation, Muscular Strength, Muscular Weakness, AROM-Active Range of Motion, PROM-Passive Range of Motion, and RROM-Resisted Range of Motion should be conducted prior to treatment for Myofascial Pain and Trigger Points. The results of the Assessment will determine the most effective treatment plan for muscles and soft tissue that need to be strengthened, and shortened soft tissue structures that need to be lengthened, as well as providing the Therapist with a “Map” of the Trigger Points and soft tissue dysfunction that was encountered. What should be done at home to enhance the effective treatment of our soft tissue problems? Myofascial Pain Syndrome cannot be treated solely and effectively by a healthcare practitioner, if repetitive stress, muscle weakness, and shortened musculature is the cause of the problem. A Myofascial Pain patient will benefit from applicatio
