Myofascial Pain - Jason Chiu, MD

Jason Chiu, MD

Pain Management Specialist & Anesthesiologist located in Clifton, NJ & Tenafly, NJ

Tender, painful knots in your muscles are somehow normal. After some rest, a massage, or a warm shower, they usually go away.

But what if they don’t? What if your pain persists despite your efforts to relax your muscles? If that’s your case, you might be suffering from myofascial syndrome.

Dr. Jason Chiu offers a range of treatments to alleviate your discomfort and improve your health over time. At The Painless Center, your well-being is our top priority, therefore Dr. Chiu and his team will personalize your plan so that it can adapt to your specific needs.

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What Is Myofascial Pain?

Myofascial pain is a chronic, long-term condition that affects your muscles and fascia (the connective tissue around your muscles, organs, and other structures) all over your body. It causes trigger points, small, tender knots in the muscle, that cause localized or referred pain.

It usually manifests in your shoulders, back, face, or as tension headaches that don’t go away with conservative measures. While it doesn’t always have a specific cause, it can be linked to muscle overuse, poor posture, stress, injuries, and even underlying medical conditions like heart disease.

Despite living in constant discomfort, having untreated myofascial pain can lead to sleep problems and fibromyalgia, which is another long-term condition of widespread pain.

Symptoms

Common symptoms of myofascial pain include localized deep aching pain, muscle stiffness, reduced range of motion, and fatigue. While some can confuse it with fibromyalgia, myofascial pain differs because it:

Manifests in very specific and localized parts of the body
Doesn’t go away with conservative measures such as over-the-counter medicine, massages, rest, etc.

With time, myofascial pain can affect your routines and lead to depression, chronic fatigue and behavioral changes.

Myofascial Pain Treatment Options in Clifton and Tenafly, New Jersey

If you are suffering from persistent pain in different parts of your body, the first step is to get a diagnosis and an overall look at your health and history. After a physical exam, your doctor will use different tests and procedures like X-rays or blood work to rule out other possible causes before reaching a conclusion on myofascial pain.

From there, Dr. Chiu can decide which is the best treatment. In most cases, you will need a mix-and-match of options to build the best plan for your relief, including:

Medications like ibuprofen, naproxen sodium for mild cases or stronger, prescribed pain relievers for severe pain
Antidepressants
Muscle relaxers to help with sleep and muscle tension
Physical therapy, specifically for stretching and massages
Trigger point injections for targeting knotted muscles with numbing medicine, anesthetics, steroids, or even Botox

These approaches should be accompanied by gentle exercises at home, mental health improvements, and a more nutritious diet.

Take Care of Your Myofascial Pain in New Jersey

Experience the transformative power of The Painless Center’s myofascial pain treatments in Clifton and Tenafly, New Jersey, where cutting-edge treatments boost your recovery process.

Our expert team of specialists, led by Dr. Chiu, combines advanced scientific knowledge with personalized care to address chronic pain, accelerate injury recovery, and improve your quality of life without invasive surgery.

Don’t let discomfort limit your potential any longer—schedule your personalized consultation today by calling our offices.

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