Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Trauma to the system from illness, physical and emotional trauma or inflammation can cause a damage in the configuration of the fascia resulting in pain and dysfunction.
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Treatment Areas
Vertigo
GENERAL INFORMATION
The most common type of vertigo is called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and is appreciated by a feeling that your world is spinning or moving. It occurs with sudden head motions, usually rolling in bed or change in position. Other forms of vertigo can be associated with horizontal motions. The anatomy of the inner ear and the specific areas affected will impact the type of vertigo and associated head eye movements that can precipitate and cause the attack.
SYMPTOMS OF VERTIGO
- Symptoms are associated with the anatomical area affected
- Abnormal eye movements
- Appreciation of the room spinning
- Duration minutes to hours, days to weeks
- Constant or associated with certain head movements
- Hearing loss or tinnitus
- Visual disturbances, nystagmus
REHABILITATION
- Assessment of the balance system: sensorimotor, visual, and vestibular
- Specific eye exercises
- Specific head motions
- Sensory integration
- Maneuvers specific to vertigo etiology
- Home exercise program
Myofascial Pain syndrome
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fascial pain symptoms can be associated with multiple regions of the body that appear to be disconnected. They can have a seemingly odd presentation and can often present with no apparent connection to movement, trauma or insult.
Fascia is the connective tissue that in intimately associated with every organ of the body, including muscle, bone, nerve and vessels. It is a continuous structure that extends in all planes and directions of the body.
Research of the fascial layers of the body has uncovered increasing evidence of its association with pain and restriction of motion.
Trauma to the system from illness, physical and emotional trauma or inflammation can cause a damage in the configuration of the fascia resulting in pain and dysfunction.
COMMON SYMPTOMS
- Pain of no known origin
- Pain in multiple regions of the body with no apparent connection or association
- Muscle spasm
- Weakness
- Impairment of movement
REHABILITATION
- Special manual/massage techniques that address the fascial layers of the body
- Education regarding movement, posture, ergonomics
- Specialized taping techniques commonly known as kinesiology taping
- Exercise
