Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a chronic pain disorder that affects your muscles and the fascia surrounding them. It’s characterized by sensitive trigger points that cause pain in specific areas or even pain that radiates to other parts of your body.
Because muscle tension and stress are closely linked to MPS, relaxation techniques can often help relieve pain. Managing stress is key to managing chronic conditions like MPS, and learning distress tolerance skills and techniques can be beneficial.
This article explores a variety of myofascial pain syndrome relaxation techniques that can help you find relief.