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Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Myofascial pain syndrome characterized by constant tightness in the trapezius muscles and back of the neck, and pain when pressed.

의료 감수Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMDHead Doctor

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동제당한의원·Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMDHead Doctor

#Food / Triggers

Q I heard that stress worsens myofascial pain syndrome. Is that true? Do I need to manage mental factors as well?

A Stress overactivates the sympathetic nervous system, keeping muscles in a constant state of tension and promoting the formation of trigger points. Chronic stress also increases pain sensitivity, causing a strong reaction to even minor stimuli. You can expect a much faster recovery if you combine stress management with pain treatment.

Detailed Answer

In Korean traditional medicine, stress is a core cause of the liver losing its function of smoothly circulating vital energy (Qi). When the liver loses this function, Qi and blood become stagnant throughout the body; specifically, the decline in the liver's function, which governs muscles and tendons, manifests as hypertension throughout the entire fascia. At Dongjedang, we employ a combined treatment approach that directly resolves local trigger points using acupuncture and moxibustion, while simultaneously releasing stagnant energy to restore the flow of Qi and blood. By restoring autonomic nervous system balance with herbal medicine tailored to your constitution, pain sensitivity is reduced, allowing you to break the vicious cycle where daily stress leads to pain.

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