While studies attempting to localize the pathology in FMS to peripheral tissues have failed in showing any abnormalities in muscle tissue, Staud and coworkers did show that enhanced central pain processing can occur via continued peripheral muscle afferent input, Their study demonstrated that muscle lidocaine injections increased local pain thresholds and decreased remote secondary heat hyperalgesia in fibromyalgia patients, emphasizing the important role of peripheral impulse input in maintaining central sensitization
The process is quick, and pressure may be applied afterward to reduce any minor bleeding or discomfort
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This means that if youve wondered why some people seem to eat whatever they want without gaining weight, it may be due to their faster metabolic rate