Myofascial Trigger Points Diagnosis and Treatment Explained - Injections and Dry Needling - Video

Myofascial pain syndrome and trigger points are incredibly common and incredibly difficult to treat. They are a common cause of chronic and persistent pain and contribute greatly to mental and physical disability. The problem is that I’ve found many patients who have trigger points are often underdiagnosed, misdiagnosed, and undertreated. So the purpose of this video is to teach you why trigger points matter, what they are, and my current approach to treating them.

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Jeffrey Peng MD is a nonoperative orthopedist and sports medicine specialist. He created a YouTube channel and blog to translate cutting edge medical knowledge and clinical research to benefit all those looking to live an active and healthy lifestyle. He focuses on maximizing non-surgical treatments for sports injuries and orthopedic conditions. He specializes in using orthobiologics and ultrasound guided minimally invasive techniques to treat osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, and musculoskeletal disorders.

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