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Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Treatment: A Complete Guide

With Myofascial Pain Syndrome, a foam roller can help temporarily. Muscle relaxers can ease things short-term. Override’s approach adds direct, hands-on trigger point release and addresses what’s keeping the knot active.

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100%

of appointments are fully virtual. In-network with most insurance plans in select states.

90%

of patients report improvement*

9.6/10

satisfaction with Override providers*

*Source: Internal Override Health patient-reported outcomes data

How Myofascial Pain Syndrome Is Treated

Care Pt

Physical Therapy

Hands-on trigger point release techniques targeting the specific knots causing your pain, plus a stretching routine and posture correction to keep them from redeveloping.

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Pain Medicine

For some patients, muscle relaxers or other medication can help manage acute flare-ups as part of a broader plan.

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Pain Psychology

Stress-related muscle tension is a common contributor to trigger points. Pain-focused therapy addresses this directly.

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Coaching & Peer Support

Between visits, a certified pain coach helps you build a home self-release and stretching routine.

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What to Expect

Your first visit focuses on locating your specific trigger points and identifying contributing posture or movement patterns.

Timelines vary. Your team will help set realistic expectations based on your specific case.

Real Results

“I learned a lot about myself – what I could do to help myself, how I can help myself with my toolbox, that medication isn’t always the answer. My care team showed me how to cope with the pain and deal with everything.”

Marguerite L.
Override patient

Frequently Asked Questions

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Self-release tools can help maintain and manage trigger points between sessions, but they often can’t reach or fully release deep or stubborn trigger points the way direct manual therapy can.

Many patients notice meaningful improvement within just a few sessions, though addressing the underlying posture or movement pattern for lasting results takes a few weeks.

It can be uncomfortable, especially on an active trigger point, but should never be unbearable. Your team works within your tolerance and communicates throughout.

Often, yes. We verify your specific benefits before your first visit.

We’re ready to help you experience relief from myofascial pain syndrome.

Schedule your free consultation today to learn more.

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