The role of Nitric Oxide (NO) in the pathophysiology of the Myofascial Syndrome

Abstract

Nicola Petrogalli*

This paper analyzes the role of Nitric Oxide (NO) in the pathophysiology of the Myofascial Syndrome, a pathological condition characterized by alterations of the physiological mechanical stress within Fascia and the Musculoskeletal system. In particular, two kinds of alterations are presented: Tendinous Myofascial Units, in which muscles are tetanically contracted and Fascia is relaxed, and Granulomatous Myofascial Units, in which muscles are extended and Fascia is contracted. In the last section examples of Myofascial Syndrome are reported