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Soft tissue injuries include sprains, strains, and contusions of any tissue that is not bone. This usually refers to tendon, ligament, and muscle injuries.
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a chronic pain disorder that affects the fascia (the connective tissue that covers the muscles) and causes inflammation.
Myofascial pain syndrome is a long-term pain condition. It involves some muscles and the thin cover of tissue that holds muscles in place, called fascia. Pressure on these areas, called trigger points, causes pain.
Myofascial pain syndrome causes chronic pain in your musculoskeletal system. Common triggers include muscle injuries, repetitive movements and a lack of activity.
Common soft tissue injuries usually occur from a sprain, strain, blow resulting in a contusion, or overuse of a particular part of the body. Soft tissue injuries can cause pain, swelling, bruising, and loss of function in some cases.
This type of syndrome produces pain, swelling, or inflammation in the tissues and structures around a joint, such as the tendons, ligaments, bursae, and muscles. Because the structures affected by soft tissue rheumatic syndromes are near joints, pain in these areas may be mistaken for arthritis.
Musculoskeletal pain is very common. It’s the most common form of noncancer pain. Virtually everyone experiences it at least once in their lives — most often from a muscle strain. Chronic (long-term) musculoskeletal conditions (like lower back pain) are also very common.
Pain from tissue damage can be acute. For example, sports injuries like a sprained ankle or turf toe often happen when soft tissue is damaged. Or it can be chronic, such as arthritis or...
Many activities can lead to soft-tissue damage of muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The result can be pain, swelling, bruising, and damage. Soft-tissue injuries are classified as the following: Contusions (bruises) Sprains. Tendonitis. Bursitis.
The location and intensity of your pain can help determine the extent and nature of the damage. In more severe injuries, where the muscle or tendon has been completely ruptured, your doctor may be able to see or feel a defect in the area of injury.