Progress in Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain

by H. Vaeroy, Vaeroy

Chronic musculoskeletal pain affects at least 14% of the population and some children as well, for the most part related to muscles and other soft tissues. This monograph offers a selection of chapters which highlight the difficulties of understanding as well as the data and insight which are now available. The volume is a representative statement of knowledge of the field at the present time, and also shows the lines of development and potential avenues for research which would elucidate existing problems. The fringing disciplines of pathology, rheumatology, physical medicine and pain studies are also represented by contributions from leading investigators. Progress in Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain is an excellent reflection of developments which have tentacles spreading into various other disciplines, and highlights facinating information which appears as more research produces pieces to fit the puzzle.

456 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1993