How to treat myofascial pain syndrome

Myofascial pain syndrome requires timely treatment and resolution. Common treatments include acupuncture, massage, and some Chinese medicine conditioning, but we should also focus on prevention in our daily lives, develop good living habits, and pay attention to our working posture.

1. Disease treatment

The way to treat this disease is to first find the triggering pain point or Ashi point, and then apply acupuncture or massage to this point. Its function is to break the vicious cycle between the triggering pain point and the pain response area, just like a key being opened. After treatment, the muscles will relax and the pain will be relieved. In addition, taking traditional Chinese medicine that strengthens muscles and bones, and dredges meridians and promotes blood circulation, such as Duhuo Jishe Decoction and Shujing Huoxue Decoction, can also help improve the condition. Director Cai emphasized that when treating this disease, Chinese medicine will also pay attention to whether the patient's physical condition is out of balance. If the patient's physical condition is "kidney yin deficiency", Liuwei Dihuang Pills, Zuogui Pills and other prescriptions are often used to nourish kidney yin; if the patient's physical condition is "kidney yang deficiency", Guifu Bawei Pills or Yougui Pills and other prescriptions are often used to replenish kidney yang; if the patient is suffering from long-term mental tension and muscles cannot relax, Chinese medicine that soothes the liver and relieves depression should be added, such as Xiaoyao Powder with added ingredients, which can help relax the mood and adjust the unbalanced physical condition at the same time.

2. Prevention Methods

First of all, the working posture should be correct, the design of the working environment should be ergonomic, and every 40 to 50 minutes of work or housework, you should get up and rest for five to ten minutes, stretch your muscles, and do relaxing exercises to avoid continuous accumulation of muscle fatigue, which often improves work efficiency. In addition, arranging half an hour of continuous exercise every day can not only relax your mood, but also promote circulation, increase muscle elasticity, and avoid aging of connective tissues such as muscles and tendons. If you can do the above, I believe you can stay away from this emerging disease of civilization.

3. Preventive drugs

1. Wolfberry: sweet and mild in nature. It has the function of nourishing the kidneys and improving eyesight. It can be eaten directly, soaked in hot water and drunk, or cooked in tea or dishes. However, eating too much can soften the stool, so people who are prone to diarrhea should not eat too much.

2. Mulberry fruit: sweet and cold in nature. It can nourish the liver, kidney and yin, and is suitable for people with liver and kidney yin deficiency. Wash the fresh mulberries and they are ready to eat. However, eating too much will cause loose stools, so people with weak spleen and stomach who are prone to diarrhea should not eat too much.

3. Walnut meat: sweet and warm in nature. It has the function of nourishing the kidney and strengthening the essence, warming the lungs and relieving asthma. You can chew three pills every night. However, because it can easily produce phlegm and cause fire, it is not suitable for consumption when there is acute inflammation somewhere in the body (such as acute upper respiratory tract infection, etc.) or when people have a constitution of yin deficiency and hyperactivity of fire.

4. Eucommia ulmoides: sweet, slightly spicy, warm in nature. It has the function of nourishing the liver and kidneys and strengthening the tendons and bones. The daily dosage for each person is about two to three coins. However, those with Yin deficiency and excess fire should use it with caution.