Myofascial pain syndrome is pain that comes from irritated muscles and the connective tissue around them (fascia). It often involves tender “knots” or trigger points that can refer pain to other areas—such as the neck, shoulders, upper back, or low back. At Mountain View Pain Center, we help identify what’s driving your symptoms and build a plan to reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve function.
When to Seek Urgent Care
Seek urgent evaluation if you have severe unrelenting pain after trauma, fever/chills, unexplained weight loss, new or worsening weakness, loss of bowel/bladder control, or rapidly worsening numbness/tingling.
Myofascial pain can overlap with joint or nerve issues, so we start by clarifying your symptom pattern and triggers. Your visit may include movement testing, posture assessment, and evaluation of muscle tenderness and trigger point patterns. We also assess surrounding joints and mechanics (neck, upper back, shoulders, hips) that can contribute to repeated muscle strain. If symptoms include radiating pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness, we may also perform a basic neurologic screen. We also check for red flags to determine whether imaging or referral is appropriate.
At Mountain View Pain Center, our multidisciplinary team combines evidence-based care to reduce muscle irritation and improve movement:
Targeted treatments when appropriate if symptoms overlap with joint or nerve irritation, or if trigger point injections are clinically indicated.
Movement-based care to restore neck and upper back mobility, improve strength and stability, and reduce headache/tension patterns.
Hands-on care to support joint mobility and reduce muscle tension, tailored to your symptoms and comfort.
A natural option to support pain relief and relaxation—often helpful for muscle tension patterns and stress-related flare-ups.
Every clinic below has Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Acupuncture and Pain Management on one chart, so care can move between them without a new referral.
Downtown out through the north, west, south and east suburbs.
Academy, InterQuest and Tenderfoot cover the north, central and south of the city.
Harmony in Fort Collins and our Greeley clinic serve Larimer and Weld counties.
Across the Valley, from the West Valley through Phoenix to the East Valley.
Trigger points are tender, irritated spots in muscle that can cause local pain and referred pain to other areas.
Not always. Myofascial pain comes from muscles and fascia, while nerve irritation more commonly causes radiating numbness/tingling. Symptoms can overlap, which is why evaluation matters.
Yes. Stress and poor sleep can increase muscle tension and make pain sensitivity worse during flare-ups.
Many people improve with coordinated care that restores mobility, strengthens support muscles, and retrains daily movement—often combining PT, Chiropractic care, Acupuncture, and targeted Pain Management options when appropriate.
For some patients, dry needling can help reduce trigger point sensitivity and improve mobility. We’ll recommend options based on your needs and comfort.
Often, no. Some insurance plans require a referral or authorization—if you’re unsure, we can help verify.
No. Myofascial pain is local to specific muscles and their trigger points; fibromyalgia is widespread and involves how the whole system processes pain. They can occur together, which is one reason the examination is careful about where the pain actually sits.
Physical Therapy and Chiropractic care aimed at the muscles that are holding, with Acupuncture and dry needling available, and trigger point injections where a specific point is not letting go.
Myofascial Pain Syndrome is treated at every Mountain View Pain Center clinic in Colorado and Arizona — see the full clinic map, Colorado or Arizona.
