What Is Myofascial Pain Syndrome? Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a chronic pain disorder that affects the fascia (the connective tissue that covers the muscles) and causes inflammation.

Myofascial release is a form of physical therapy for myofascial pain syndrome, a chronic pain disorder caused by sensitivity and tightness in muscle tissues. Myofascial pain often occurs due to ...

In myofascial pain syndrome, muscle fibers contract but don’t release. This creates knots of taut muscle, or trigger points, that send pain throughout the body, even to parts that are perfectly ...