ABSTRACT
Chronic myofascial pain-or chronic pain that occurs in the musculoskeletal system when there is no obvious injury or inflammation-often defies diagnosis and treatment. Medications and commonly available physical therapies typically only give temporary relief. Many patients, therefore, wander from therapist to therapist in a vain quest for relief. This is a deplorable circumstance, as myofascial pain (unquestionably the largest category of chronic pain) can be diagnosed and helpful treatment given.
