Effect of ischemic compression on myofascial pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionIschemic compression, as a conservative and noninvasive therapy, only enhanced tolerance to pain in MPS subjects compared with inactive control. Furthermore, there was no evidence of benefit for self-reported pain. The number of currently included subjects was relatively small, so the conclusion may be changed by future studies. Big scale RCTs with more subjects will be critical in future.
Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research