Short Term Effect of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Erector Spinae in 19-Year-Old Male: A Case Study

Myofascial pain syndrome is a complex condition marked by a range of clinical symptoms including pain, hyperirritable nodules or spot of tenderness, referred pain, muscle spasm triggered by myofascial trigger points. This study investigates the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in a patient with myofascial pain syndrome of erector spinae muscle. A 19-year-old physiotherapy student came to Outpatient department with a complaint of back pain while sitting for long time and driving 2-wheeler. Patient underwent 2 weeks of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, attending 2 sessions/week. After 2 weeks of treatment session pain reduced to 0, patient was able to sit and drive 2-wheeler comfortably. This study concluded that Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy is effective to reduce pain and improve flexibility in patient with Myofascial Pain Syndrome. Keywords: myofascial pain syndrome, shockwave therapy, pain