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Call (513)-385-2273 for appointment or questions Health Question? DrCartales@fuse.net Or 1-513-385-2273 for Dr. Cartales MYOGELOSIS-myofibrositis, myofascial pain, taught fibers, muscle tissue congestion--localized palpable muscle fibers and/or muscle covering (fascia) that are hardened and painful (knots), filled with pain hormones in an unbalanced concentration. Myogelosis can cause radiating pain, numbness, and/or tingling, limited range of motion, fatigue, interrupt sleep, and reduce ability to perform daily household chores, work, and recreation. Circumscribed firmness and tenderness to palpation in a muscle or muscles. The name is derived from the concept that the regions of circumscribed firmness were due to localized gelling of muscle proteins. Focal tenderness and palpable taut fibers are also characteristic of myofascial trigger points. Most patients diagnosed as having myogelosis also would be diagnosed as having myofascial trigger points. (Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction-The Trigger Point Manual, Travell and Simons, p.3) WHIPLASH-InjuryTV.com--1) compression of discs, 2)shearing discs and ligaments, 3)twisting, 4)lateral bending, 5)extension-tears ligaments. i. e. The lower neck gets injured before the head ever moves.
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