• Annemarie Galasso, Ivan Urits, Daniel An, Diep Nguyen, Matthew Borchart, Cyrus Yazdi, Laxmaiah Manchikanti, Rachel J Kaye, Alan D Kaye, Ken F Mancuso, and Omar Viswanath.
• Georgetown University School of Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA.
• Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2020 Jun 27; 24 (8): 43.

Purpose Of ReviewMyofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a musculoskeletal pain condition that stems from localized, taut regions of skeletal muscle and fascia, termed trigger points. The purpose of this comprehensive review is to provide updated information on prevalence, pathophysiology, and treatment modalities with a focus on interventional modalities in managing MPS.Recent FindingsThough MPS can present acutely, it frequently presents as a chronic condition, affecting up to 85% of adults during their lifetime. MPS is an often-overlooked component of pain with overarching effects on society, including patient quality of life, physical and social functioning, emotional well-being, energy, and costs on health care. The prevalence of MPS is generally increased among patients with other chronic pain disorders and has been associated with various other conditions such as bladder pain syndrome, endometriosis, and anxiety. MPS is poorly understood and remains a challenging condition to treat. Non-pharmacologic treatment modalities such as acupuncture, massage, transcutaneous electrical stimulation, and interferential current therapy may offer relief to some patients with MPS. Additional studies are warranted to get a better understanding of managing myofascial pain.

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