02/06/2026
In a previous post we discussed muscle spasm, how it is formed, why it is so important to intervene early with treatment, and how Chiropractic is of immense benefit in the management of acute (short term) and chronic (long term) spasm. ๐ฑ
In this post I'm going to discuss REFERRED PAIN, a phenomenon muscles exhibit quite frequently, which causes a fair amount of confusion if you're not familiar with itโ
Quite often, but more towards that later stages of muscle spasm, the muscles exhibit a phenomenon known as referrered pain - where the source of the pain is in one area but the effects of it are felt at other areas, sometimes quite far away from the source. When this happens, it usually can be quite confusing and tricky to treat, especially if you are not aware of referral patterns, as it is sometimes quite difficulty to locate the source of the pain. And we know very well by now that the most effective treatment for any pain, is treating the SOURCE of the pain.
During referred pain, the pain may be felt in areas close to or far away from the source eg headaches caused by neck muscle tension, chest pain caused by spasm in the mid-back or sciatica/pain into the legs caused by a lower back issue. It is important it know whether your pain is referred or not, as it changes the way in which treatment is conducted, and ultimately can drastically change the effectiveness of treatment too.
Chiropractors are expertly trained in the diagnosis and treatment of Myofascial Pain referral patterns, resulting in eliminating the cause of your pain where it starts from, and not just the symptoms.Together with supporting therapies, the resulting relief is instant and long term, leaving you pain free to and .
Muscle spasm is common. There isn't a person who's hasnt walked through my doors in the past 23 years who hasn't had muscle spasm. BUT, it doesn't have to be so painful. Correct treatment can manage the spasm effectively, keeping it at bay.
Don't let spasm affect your quality of life.
ChiroSmart Chiropractic is the SMART Choice for Pain Relief . Visit us at
๐ The Ridge Health and Wellness Centre
14 Ridgecroft Drive
Phoenix
0315025243