Myofascial pain-dysfunction syndrome.

Of the 127 patients treated for MPDS over a 30 month period, only six patients did not make at least a 90% recovery within 3 to 4 months. In most instances a spectacular degree of success was achieved within 2 to 3 weeks. Ten percent of the patients who were treated had had symptoms of the MPDS for a period longer than 5 years. These patients are usually more difficult to treat, and should receive extra attention. In patients with a long-standing history of MPDS it is advisable to apply all seven phases of treatment.