Evaluation of treatments for myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia

Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2003 Dec;7(6):433-42. doi: 10.1007/s11916-003-0059-4.

Abstract

Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and fibromyalgia (FM) are complex conditions and pose significant challenges to clinicians and patients. This chapter explores available treatments for MPS and FM in the context of pathophysiology, clinical evidence, and experimental support. This information may prove to be helpful in designing individualized treatment for patients with these complex syndromes. New treatments should be critically and carefully evaluated as they appear.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Fibromyalgia / drug therapy
  • Fibromyalgia / psychology
  • Fibromyalgia / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Myofascial Pain Syndromes / drug therapy
  • Myofascial Pain Syndromes / psychology
  • Myofascial Pain Syndromes / therapy*