Myofascial pain syndrome and Interstitial Cystitis (IC/BPS) can be linked, as pelvic floor myofascial pain (PFMP) is frequently found in individuals with IC/BPS. This connection suggests that the pain and hypertonicity in the pelvic floor muscles can contribute to the symptoms of IC/BPS.
Myofascial physical therapy (MPT) has been shown to be a potentially beneficial treatment for IC/BPS, suggesting that addressing these muscle issues can help alleviate bladder pain and other associated symptoms.
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common muscle condition characterized by painful trigger points. Vitamin D deficiency has been recognized as a precipitating factor of MPS.
Myofascial pain syndrome is a long-term pain condition. It involves some muscles and the thin cover of tissue that holds muscles in place, called fascia. Pressure on these areas, called trigger points, causes pain.
Sometimes, the pain is felt in other parts of the body. This is called referred pain. The pain often is felt as shoulder pain, back pain, tension headaches and face pain.
This syndrome can happen after a muscle has been tensed over and over. Repeated motions used in jobs or hobbies can be the cause. So can stress-related muscle tension, poor posture and weak muscles. In some cases, the cause of myofascial pain is unknown.
Almost everyone has felt muscle tension pain. But the pain of myofascial pain syndrome doesn’t go away. Treatment options include exercise, massage, physical therapy and shots in the trigger points. Pain medicines and finding ways to relax also can help.
Causes
The exact cause of myofascial pain syndrome is not known. Areas of tight muscle fibers, called trigger points, form in muscles. Too much use of the muscles, most often with poor form, injury to the muscle and mental stress likely help cause trigger points.
Sources
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/myofascial-pain-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20375444
https://www.painphysicianjournal.com/current/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3351550/
https://thepogp.co.uk/_userfiles/pages/files/cherry_nee_king.pdf
# Interstitial Cystitis
# Bladder
# Cystite interstitielle
# Vessie
# Cistitis Intersticial
# Vejiga
# 間質性膀胱炎
# Kanshitsuseibōkōen
# अंतराकाशी मूत्राशय शोथ
# moothrasanji
# 간질성 방광염
# ganjilseong bang-gwang-yeom
# ഇന്റർസ്റ്റീഷ്യൽ സിസ്റ്റിറ്റിസ്
# intersticial sistittis
# bladder pain syndrome
TREATING INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS 