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Tell me about myofascial trigger point release for musculoskeletal pain?

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Dr. Seth Zeidman answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Soft tissue therapy: The myofascial release approach is a form of soft tissue therapy used to treat somatic dysfunction and resulting pain and restriction of motion. It is a treatment described by andrew taylor still, founder of osteopathy/osteopathic medicine, and his early students, which uses continual palpatory feedback to achieve release of myofascial tissues.

Answered 7/5/2012

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Deep massage: Trigger points are taut bands of muscle that are tender to palpation. Trigger point release involves applying deep pressure with or without massage to "release" or loosen the muscle tissue.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Myofascial release: Myofascial release is a soft tissue therapy for the treatment of skeletal muscle immobility and pain. First described by andrew taylor still and his early osteopathic students, the therapy relaxes contracted muscles, improves blood and lymphatic circulation, and stimulates the stretch reflex in muscles.

Answered 10/4/2016

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