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Causes
Excessive strain or an injury to a muscle, ligament, or tendon may lead to the development of myofascial pain syndrome.
The exact cause of myofascial pain syndrome is not completely known, but the following are underlying conditions that may play a role:
- Injury to intervertebral discs
- Fatigue
- Medical Conditions (stomach irritation, heart attack, etc.)
- Lack of physical activity
- Stress
- Depression