Myofascial Pain Syndrome · Damp-Heat Bi Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Whole Body

Pattern Overview

Damp-Heat Bi is an acute inflammatory pattern in myofascial pain syndrome, characterized by acute muscle inflammation, swelling, and burning pain. The core pathogenesis is accumulation of Damp-Heat in the muscles, causing acute inflammation, edema, and severe pain.

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Myofascial Pain Syndrome · Liver-Kidney Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Whole Body

Pattern Overview

Liver-Kidney Deficiency is a chronic degenerative pattern in myofascial pain syndrome, characterized by degenerative myopathy, chronic ache, weakness, and aggravation with overwork. The core pathogenesis is insufficient nourishment of the muscles by Liver Blood and Kidney Essence, leading to progressive muscle weakness and pain.

Myofascial Pain Syndrome · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Whole Body

Pattern Overview

Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is a common pattern in myofascial pain syndrome, characterized by chronic trigger points, sharp fixed pain, and aggravation at night. The core pathogenesis is stagnation of Qi and Blood in the muscle collaterals, leading to chronic trigger points, persistent pain, and impaired healing.

Myofascial Pain Syndrome · Qi-Blood Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Whole Body

Pattern Overview

Qi-Blood Deficiency is a chronic pattern in myofascial pain syndrome, characterized by chronic fatigue with pain, weakness, and poor recovery. The core pathogenesis is insufficient Qi and Blood to nourish the muscles, leading to muscle weakness, chronic pain, and impaired recovery.

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Myofascial Pain Syndrome · Wind-Cold-Damp Bi Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Whole Body

Pattern Overview

Wind-Cold-Damp Bi is a common pattern in myofascial pain syndrome, characterized by trigger points with cold sensitivity, muscle pain, stiffness, and aggravation in cold weather. The core pathogenesis is invasion of Wind-Cold-Damp pathogens into the muscle meridians, causing obstruction of Qi and Blood flow, formation of trigger points, and muscle pain.