“Knots Everywhere!” — Myofascial Pain Syndrome & Proven Treatments

Your shoulders feel like concrete, pressing on one spot fires pain into your head, and no amount of stretching seems to last. This widespread aching is often Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) — irritation of the fascia, the thin sheath that wraps every muscle fibre.

Why does fascia become angry?

1. Prolonged slouching or static desk work – compresses and dehydrates fascia.

2. Repetitive gym sessions or manual work – micro‑tears accumulate faster than they heal.

3. Emotional stress & poor sleep – raise muscle tone, feeding a vicious tension cycle.

Microscopic injury triggers inflammation; the tissue stiffens and forms tiny hyper‑sensitive “trigger points”. Press them and pain radiates along predictable lines, causing headaches, arm numbness or low‑back ache even though the trigger sits elsewhere.

Red‑flag signs you should not ignore

• Localised “pea‑sized” knots that twitch or shoot pain when pressed

• Morning stiffness that eases slightly, then returns by midday

• Restricted neck or shoulder movement despite regular stretching

• New aches appearing in previously pain‑free areas as other muscles compensate

  
  

How J & J Therapy breaks the cycle

Stage	Goal	Our most appropriate option
Phase 1: Calm the storm	Reduce pain & spasm	Electrical therapy (TENS/IFC), therapeutic ultrasound, gentle corrective massage
Phase 2: Release the knots	Decongest fascia, deactivate trigger points	Myofascial Release Technique & Targeted Shockwave Therapy
Phase 3: Future‑proof the body	Restore elasticity & balanced movement	Custom stretching education, posture coaching, lymphatic massage, progressive strengthening

💡 Focused shockwave therapy has been shown to reduce trigger‑point sensitivity by up to 68 % within four sessions, especially when paired with manual release and home mobility drills.

Simple self‑help between sessions

• Tennis‑ball release: 30 s on each tender spot, not more than twice daily.

• Cat‑camel mobilisation: 10 slow reps to hydrate spinal fascia.

• Sip 1–2 ℓ of water across the day; fascia loves hydration.

• Two‑minute micro‑breaks every 30 min of screen time — stand, roll shoulders, deep‑breathe.

  
  

Move freely again

Book your personalised assessment at JJTHERAPY365.com or WhatsApp 07882 943 540. Our evidence‑led, hands‑on approach unglues stubborn knots so you can work, train and sleep without that nagging burn.