Passive Care - Myofascial Therapy

Question 1

Definition of Myofascial Therapy

Answer 1

Treatment of myopathic physiological component of a subluxation, treatment of trigger points, myofascial dysfunction is a cause of neurological irritability

Question 2

Trigger Points

Answer 2

Small regions of metabolic distress, caused by the combination of increased energy demand and impairment of oxygen and energy supply.
This is probably due to a local restriction of circulation. This leads to spasticity, trigger points and toxic build up within the muscle.

Question 3

Treatment of myofascial pain syndromes involve:

Answer 3

1. Restore circulation to involve muscles via ischemic compression, spray and stretch technique, ice, ultrasound or EMS
2. Combination therapy is commonly used…ice plus some other modality
3. Restore muscle to its normal resting length via PNF and home exercises
4. Correct whatever perpetuating factors exist