3. Stretching a Muscle
Muscle injury is considered one of the most common ways in which myofascial pain syndrome can be triggered or aggravated, and you should take note of any pain or swelling that you experience after you’ve strained, pulled or injured a muscle – and this doesn’t always refer only to recent injuries, but can many times also affect older ones that have been around for years or decades.
Symptoms of myofascial pain syndrome include knots in the muscle, and it’s common for conventional treatments that help muscle strain to be ineffective when it comes to alleviating the symptoms of myofascial pain.
If you suspect that you’ve stretched or injured a muscle, your first recourse should be an appointment with your doctor in order to establish the extent of the injury and find out which course of treatment will suit the injury best.
Rest is one of the most important things when it comes to healing muscle sprain, so take any added pressure off the limb even before you make your doctor’s appointment.