The Clinical Neurobiology of Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain

This book covers the latest developments in pain research as presented at the Fifth World Congress on Myofascial Pain (MYOPAIN 2001). It examines the results of a wide scope of basic and applied research on soft-tissue pain, with a strong focus on therapeutic approaches. Its three main sections explore the neurobiology of central sensitization, regional pain syndromes, and chronic widespread pain. In addition, this well-referenced book presents a fascinating chapter on the relationship between muscle pain and aging. Handy graphs, charts, and illustrations make the information easy to assimilate.