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Autonomic Recalibration: A Promising Approach for Alleviating Myofascial Pain Explored in a Retrospective Case Series

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Cureus. 2024 Jan 17;16(1):e52450. doi: 10.7759/cureus.52450. eCollection 2024 Jan.

Authors:

Bob Seton, Rishika Pandey, Mary K Piscura, William G Pearson Jr

Abstract.

This retrospective case series introduces autonomic recalibration (AR) as a novel approach for alleviating chronic myofascial pain. The manuscript explores the rationale, theory, and practice of AR, which targets the autonomic nervous system (ANS) to restore homeostasis and reduce pain. The involvement of the ANS in pain modulation and the role of autonomic imbalance in chronic pain are discussed, emphasizing the potential benefits of addressing autonomic dysregulation through AR. The technique combines manual interventions and patient education, relying on neuroplastic adaptations. Three diverse case reports are presented to illustrate the effectiveness of AR in patients with different sources of pain. Each case presents a unique clinical scenario, including a nine-year-old male diagnosed with spondylolisthesis, a 68-year-old male with a history of abdominal surgeries, and a 56-year-old male with chronic low back pain following lumbar fusion surgery. In all cases, AR resulted in pain relief, improved sleep, and restoration of functional abilities. These findings support the potential of AR as an effective alternative approach for myofascial pain. Further research is warranted to validate these outcomes and investigate the underlying mechanisms of AR. Keywords: autonomic recalibration; dysfunctional pain; hypervigilance; manual therapy methods; musculoskeletal system; myofascial trigger point; neuroplastic adaptations; non-opiate pain control; pain neutralization technique; primal reflex release technique.

Publication Date: 

2024 Jan

OEID: 

7198

Seton, B., Pandey, R., Piscura, KM., Jr, PGW. (2024) 'Autonomic Recalibration: A Promising Approach for Alleviating Myofascial Pain Explored in a Retrospective Case Series', Cureus. 2024 Jan 17;16(1):e52450. doi: 10.7759/cureus.52450. eCollection 2024 Jan.

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