Myofascial pain syndrome, defined as muscle pain due to myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), has been considered to be related to poor postures, neuromusculoskeletal disorders, or systemic diseases. Therefore, it is suggested that KT method can be used as a regular treatment or added to the previous treatment for myofascial pain.
It appears that the KT application can elevate the subcutaneous space and then increase the blood circulation and lymph fluid drainage to reduce the chemical factors around the MTrP region. In this paper, we review the research studies on the application to KT in treating MPS and other related issues. Recently, the Kinesio Taping (KT) method is popularly used in sports injuries, postoperative complications, and various pain problems, but little research is focused on MPS with KT method. However, the pain syndrome may not be relieved even under multiple therapies. Traditional treatments of MPS include stretching therapy, thermal treatment, electrical stimulation, massage, manipulation, trigger points injection, acupuncture, and medicine. In the MTrP region, nociceptors can be sensitized by the peripheral inflammatory factors and contracture of fascia can also be induced.
Muscle spasm and block of blood circulation can be noticed in the taut bands. Many people continue suffering from myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) defined as a regional pain syndrome characterized by muscle pain caused by myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) clinically.
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