Stop letting trigger‑point muscle pain limit your day. At Kent Chiro‑Med Wellness Clinic, our physiotherapy and chiropractic team provides expert myofascial pain syndrome care in Ottawa that targets the root cause of your pain. Our one‑on‑one approach helps you relieve pain, restore mobility, and return to normal activities.
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a long-term pain condition and this pain syndrome is a chronic issue that affects muscles and the fascia (connective tissue) around them. In MPS, hypersensitive spots in muscle or fascia called trigger points—also known as trigger points—form inside a taut band of a tight muscle. These points create localized pain and pain felt away from the source, called referred pain. People may feel the pain in the neck, shoulder, low back, or jaw, and experience pain when touched as well as reduced range of motion.
Common areas: neck, upper back/shoulders, jaw (TMJ), forearm, glutes/hips, and calves.
Common symptoms of myofascial pain syndrome include deep, aching muscle pain that pain often worsens with activity, area of pain sensitivity, and stiffness. People have muscle pain from repetitive activities or muscle injuries; myofascial pain syndrome may also occur alongside people with fibromyalgia or other musculoskeletal pain syndromes.
Prolonged sitting, poor ergonomics, repetitive strain
Previous injuries, scar tissue, post‑surgical tension
Stress, sleep deficits, and deconditioning
Foot mechanics (flat feet/overpronation) altering muscle load
Our treatment options combine hands-on care and active rehab. Many of the treatments aim to ease pain, reduce pain, relax muscles, and increase blood flow to help tissues heal.
Precise pressure and stretch to deactivate knots. Your therapist may use precise pressure—when pressure is applied, tissues release and we can relax muscles.
Instrument‑assisted soft‑tissue mobilization to break up adhesions and improve glide.
Targets hyper-irritable points by inserting a needle into the trigger point to reduce tone and discomfort.
Deep, comfortable tissue heating that helps increase blood flow and speeds recovery in chronic, stubborn areas.
Acoustic waves to disrupt chronic trigger points and fibrotic tissue.
Restores joint mechanics feeding persistent muscle tension.
Negative‑pressure technique to loosen tight fascia.
Mobility & Stretching matched to your specific restrictions
Stability & Strength for scapular, core, and hip control
Breathing & Relaxation drills to reduce stress‑related muscle guarding
Ergonomics & Activity Pacing to fix the daily triggers
Foot & Gait Support – When indicated, custom orthotics or footwear advice
At Kent Chiro‑Med, you get integrated, one-on-one care in private rooms with extended 30‑minute sessions. Our team blends chiropractic and physiotherapy with advanced techniques to calm trigger points, restore mobility, and prevent flare‑ups.
What sets us apart
Integrated Chiropractic + Physiotherapy under one roof
Private treatment rooms (no open gym)
Advanced technologies for stubborn myofascial pain: TECAR, Shockwave, Electro‑acupuncture
Direct insurance billing; no physician referral required
Female practitioners available; clinician‑owned, patient‑first care
No. They can overlap, but MPS involves localized trigger points in specific muscles, whereas fibromyalgia is a widespread pain condition with systemic sensitivity.
Some people with myofascial pain syndrome also have fibromyalgia, but the conditions are distinct.
Most patients notice change within 2–4 visits; complex or long‑standing cases often take 6–10 visits with a short maintenance phase. Your plan is individualized.
Yes when delivered by trained clinicians. Mild soreness or small bruising can occur and usually resolves within 24–48 hours.
No referral is required to see a chiropractor or physiotherapist in Ontario.
We’ll dig into the drivers—posture, workload, sleep, stress, foot mechanics—and upgrade your home strategy so improvements stick.
Don’t spend another day with trigger‑point pain and stiffness. Our proven myofascial pain syndrome treatment approach has helped Ottawa patients regain mobility and return to pain‑free living.
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