Muscle Pain – Diagnostic and Therapeutic Difficulties in Secondary Musculoskeletal Pain as a Result of Damage to a Distant Organ or System Cover Image

Мускулна болка – диагностични и терапевтични затруднения при вторична мускулно-скелетна болка в следствие на увреждане на друг орган или система
Muscle Pain – Diagnostic and Therapeutic Difficulties in Secondary Musculoskeletal Pain as a Result of Damage to a Distant Organ or System

Author(s): Galina Mratskova
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Psychology, Personality Psychology
Published by: Институт за знание, наука и иновации ЕООД
Keywords: Referred muscle pain; central sensitization; muscle spasm; muscle hypotrophy; physiotherapy

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to review the available scientific literature that studies the origin, diagnosis and treatment of referred muscle pain. Materials and methods: Available databases were searched for full-text articles concerning the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and treatment of referred muscle pain. Results: Not many scientific publications describing the mechanisms, clinical manifestations and possible theoretical approaches were found. Conclusion: The study of clinical manifestations and therapeutic behavior in secondary muscle pain is still ongoing. Its good knowledge will support the diagnostic and therapeutic process, including physiotherapy and treatment.

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