Muscle Spasms & Myofascial Pain

Tight, sensitive knots in muscle tissue can cause pain that shows up far from where it actually starts.
Muscle Spasms & Myofascial Pain Overview
Myofascial pain syndrome involves trigger points, tight and sensitive bands within a muscle, that cause both local and referred pain. Muscle spasms are involuntary muscle contractions that can be brief or persistent, often triggered by overuse, stress, or prolonged poor posture. Left untreated, these patterns can become a self-sustaining cycle of tension and pain.
Learn more about muscle spasms from MedlinePlus, the health information service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Common Symptoms
Common Causes
Related Treatments at Republic
When to Seek Care
Consider an evaluation if muscle pain persists beyond a few weeks, keeps recurring, or doesn’t improve with rest, stretching, and over-the-counter measures.


