Why does myofascial pain persist?
The spine was designed to work as one unit in harmony with the overlying muscles. If parts of the spine are not functioning properly, the smooth chain is disrupted … other parts of the spine must compensate and work harder, particularly other muscles. As this process is repeated, muscles become tighter and more restricted, and the myofascial pain cycle spreads. It is common for pain to begin in the low back and spread to the neck. Irritated nerves from an undiagnosed disorder of the spine are sometimes responsible for the persistent pain. A thorough evaluation is necessary to be able to treat an underlying problem which is causing the more painful myofascial pain.
