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- Title
The role of acupuncture for myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) in interventional pain management.
- Authors
Fredy, Diana Marsha; Harpin, Darwin; Mihardja, Hasan
- Abstract
The aim of this literature review is to describe the role of acupuncture for myofascial pain syndrome in interventional pain management. Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) can be found at all ages. Approximately 30.0–93.0% of patients with musculoskeletal pain have MPS. Unsuccessful treatment can lead to dysfunction, disability, and a cost burden. We conducted a search of studies published in Google Scholar and PubMed databases from 2016 to 2021. Acupuncture, combined with other therapies, is effective in reducing pain and improving physical function. Acupuncture can enhance endogenous opioids such as endorphins to relieve pain and enhance the healing process. Acupuncture could be considered as one of nonpharmacological options in Interventional Pain Management for MPS. Interventions with acupuncture are safe and have minimal side effects when performed by a trained and competent practitioner.
- Subjects
MYOFASCIAL pain syndrome treatment; MUSCLE relaxants; ACUPUNCTURE; FUNCTIONAL status; INTEGRATIVE medicine; NONSTEROIDAL anti-inflammatory agents; TREATMENT effectiveness; MYOFASCIAL pain syndromes; COMBINED modality therapy; PAIN management; ENDORPHINS; EVALUATION
- Publication
Journal of Complementary & Integrative Medicine, 2022, Vol 19, Issue 2, p417
- ISSN
1553-3840
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1515/jcim-2021-0525