Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Understanding Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Question
i am pretty sure i have myofascial pain syndrome or somethere of the like. i have been to over 20 doctors and they really dont know what the problem is but i think it is myofascial pain as this or maybe a damaged ligament is the only thing left. this whole problem started for the last 17 years when i had seemed like at the time minor accident falling on my side about 5 times due to poor condition of the skates while playing ice hockey. the pain has gotten really quite bad increasing over the years. i am now 38 years old. i have the pain and it shifts in places such as QL muscle, tensor fascia muscle, gluteal maximums, minimus, mdeium, SI joint, hip joint and other areas of the hip. also low back stiffness. but at all at the same time. it waxes. it wanes. i have tried self myofascial realise with my bodyweight on top of a plumbing pipe and sometimes i use a small round plastic object placed around looknig for trigger points. when i do hit a trigger point i can become in immense pain while on it. sometimes these techniques do reduce the pain. do you have other techniques i could try?

thanking you in advance.

Answer
Hi there.  Rarely does one specific technique actually work where others fail. Sometimes, some conditions respond with a variety of treatment and/or techniques.  If age is becoming an issue (you are still very young), make sure that you do not stop exercising in any form-walking, cycling, swimming, tramping.  Exercise frequently.  If you think you have problems now-just wait until you cannot move at all.  That is when problems really set in.  Sometimes, the exercise is the only stimulation or activity which some conditions respond to. Unfortunately, I am not in a position where I can safely say try this or that.  Usually, for recurring pain-ongoing treatment is the only option. If you are starting a new exercise regime, stick with it for several weeks.  The first couple of weeks could be very uncomfortable.  That is normal.  But, as you adapt to the new activity-your body will respond accordingly.  Hopefully, if nothing more than keeping pain at bay.  I hope this goes someway towards answering your question.  You are welcome to contact me again with your experiences.  Thank you for your question.  Cheers