Chronic Pain in a patient with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hypermobility type): The role of Myofascial Trigger Point injections

Chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain is a cardinal symptom in hypermobility type of Ehler Danlos Syndrome (EDS type III). The management of pain in EDS, however, has not been studied in depth.A 30 year old female, known case of EDS, presented to the pain clinic with complaints of severe upper back pain for 6months. Physical examination of the back revealed two myofascial trigger points over the left rhomboids and the left erector spinae. Local anaesthetic trigger point injections were given at these points, followed by stretching exercises under analgesic cover for the first week.
Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Source Type: research