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Can myofacial syndrome be cured ? is tightness in the neck , shoulder and muscle knots on 1 side a symptom?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

MFP is manageable: Myofascial pain syndrome is a regional muscle disorder that is one of the most common causes of persistent pain in the head, face and neck regions. It is a chronic pain disorder. Chronic pain cannot be cured; it must be managed.

Answered 3/9/2014

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