Overview and Pathophysiology of Myofascial Pain Syndromes Myofascial pain is a common source of pain in the neck, low back, and other areas of the body. The term “myofascial pain” encompasses many different painful conditions, including muscle strain, myofascial trigger…
The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) continues to deliberate the classification of chronic pain as a disease symptom or etiology. Semantics aside, pain is undoubtedly a public health crisis as the Institute of Medicine’s report estimates that…
## Buttock pain can originate from a heterogeneous collection of pathologic conditions. Similar to low back pain, the precise diagnosis and treatment of pain in this region can be challenging. This chapter focuses on pain largely experienced in the buttock…
Introduction Musculoskeletal disorders are a common source of pain and disability globally and are ubiquitous in industrialized nations; among them, low back pain (LBP) is the most common. Second only to respiratory tract infections, LBP is the most frequent reason…
Introduction Pain, defined as the conscious subjective experience associated with real or potential tissue damage, is a product of coordinated activity across large portions of the brain. In contrast, the concept of nociception refers to the objective neural processes triggered…