ReviewCurrent pain and headache reports2020
A Comprehensive Review of the Treatment and Management of Myofascial Pain Syndrome.
Review in Current pain and headache reports, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 4 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 75 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
The Effectiveness of Radial Shockwave Therapy on Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Mixed Method Study That Combines a Randomised Control Trial and Semi-Structured Interview.
Dry Needling With Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation + Exercises Verus Therapeutic Execises in Patients With Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain
Comparative Analysis of Different Physiotherapy Interventions on Craniovertebral Angle in Individuals With Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Radiculopathy: a Randomized Controlled Trial
The Effectiveness of Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis in the Shortening of the Flexor Hallucis Brevis Caused by Myofascial Pain Syndrome. A Pre-post Study.
Who cites it
75 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 135 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy of Myofascial Release Therapy and Related Soft-Tissue Techniques for Pain in Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.Journal of oral rehabilitation · 2026Pooled it
- Acupuncture combined therapy for the treatment of nape dorsal myofascial pain syndrome: meta-analysis, systematic evaluation, and GRADE evaluation.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Manual Therapy Effect in Placebo-Controlled Trials: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Comparative efficacy of repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in upper trapezius myofascial pain syndrome.Turkish journal of medical sciences · 2026Trial
- A Comparison Study Between Electrical Muscle Stimulation and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome.Artificial organs · 2025Trial
- Immediate efficacy of low-intensity focused ultrasound versus planar ultrasound in patients with myofascial pain syndrome of upper trapezius: a randomized controlled clinical trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Trial
- The effectiveness of radial shockwave therapy on myofascial pain syndrome: a two-armed, randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Trial
- Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation (TEAS) Facilitates Postoperative Recovery in Day Lung Cancer Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of pain research · 2025Trial
- Effectiveness of Repetitive Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation (rPMS) in Relieving Post-Needling Soreness in Patient with Upper Trapezius Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial.Journal of pain research · 2025Trial
- Effects of 12 weeks of fascia knife release therapy in combination with exercise for treating neck and shoulder pain in adolescent table tennis players.Frontiers in public health · 2025Trial
- Comparative effects of Bowen therapy and tennis ball technique on pain and functional disability in patients with thoracic myofascial pain syndrome.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2023Trial
- Instrumented assisted soft tissue mobilizationWorld journal of orthopedics · 2023Trial
- Clinical efficacy of electromagnetic field therapy combined with traditional Chinese pain-reducing paste in myofascial pain syndrome.World journal of clinical cases · 2022Trial
- Combining Ozonated Autohemotherapy with Pharmacological Therapy for Comorbid Insomnia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study.Pain research & management · 2022Trial
- Motor Factors Associated with Psychosocial Aspects in Women with Deep Endometriosis.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- Validity, Reliability, and Responsiveness of a New Device for Measuring Pressure Pain Thresholds.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Clinical efficacy of ultrasound-guided serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block in unilateral cervicothoracic myofascial pain syndrome: a retrospective study.BMC anesthesiology · 2026Article
- Observational
- Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive Therapy Versus Dry Needling for Active Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points: Effects on Pain and Cervical Range of Motion a Randomized Controlled Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Combined Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome by Bilateral Coronoidectomy and Botulinum Toxin Injection.Clinical case reports · 2026Article
15 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Authors and funding
11 authors at 10 institutions in 1 country.
Funding
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Abstract
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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