As we explained in our last post, myofascial pain syndrome is a common condition that can affect any muscle in the body, but the muscles of the upper back, neck, and shoulder are most likely to be involved. The deep, aching pain and stiffness that results from the characteristic trigger points of myofascial pain syndrome often then go on to impair one’s mobility and degrade quality of life in the process.
One of the best ways to avoid myofascial pain in these regions is to keep the muscles of the trunk and upper spine strong and flexible. To accomplish this, we recommend regularly performing exercises that target these problematic muscles, which will help to reduce the risk myofascial pain and alleviate pain if it does develop. Here are our top 4 exercises for preventing myofascial pain:
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