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This website is primarily designed to
provide information to individuals who have pain originating
from the muscles and soft tissues of the body- so called
myofascial pain. It also
offers information about Western Medical Acupuncture and how
it may be useful to treat a number of other conditions. If you
have a non-painful condition for which you are seeking
information click here. The site is not designed to replace the medical
information provided by your normal healthcare professional.
Your attention is drawn to the site
disclaimer.
Painful
Conditions
The starting point is
a map of the human body.
You should identify the part of the
body where the problem lies by simply clicking on it. This
will lead you to a number of possible causes of the pain. Some
of the most common muscle groups have been animated
to demonstrate the type and pattern of pain
associated with trigger points -
click here to see.
Match
Your Symptoms
The aim is to match your symptoms with the symptoms for a
particular muscle or muscle group enabling you to identify the
source of the problem and thus seek the appropriate treatment.
One of the most important aspects of myofascial pain is that
the pain originating from a particular muscle will cause the
same pain pattern in most people. If you know the pattern of
pain, then the cause for that pain should be revealed.
The website is not designed to replace the input of a
clinician- it is purely to offer a possible alternative, yet
specific, explanation of pain that may have previously been
given a non-specific diagnosis. Myofascial pain is notoriously
poorly managed and diagnosed- unfortunately most clinicians in
the UK do not receive training in its recognition and
treatment.
The website has been compiled by
Dr Ian Pardoe who is British trained Doctor who has over
20 years experience in the treatment of myofascial pain with
acupuncture (and also using other rehabilitation techniques).
If, following the use of this site, you feel you may have a
pain originating from a myofascial cause and you would like to
consult with Dr Ian Pardoe,
please
click here. If you have a
general enquiry regarding myofascial pain, its diagnosis and
treatment or regarding the content of this website,
click here
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