Myofascial Pain Syndrome Support Group
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (or MPS) is a term used to describe one of the conditions characterized by chronic pain. It is associated with and caused by "trigger points" (TrPs), sensitive and painful areas between the muscle and fascia. The symptoms can range from referred pain through myofascial trigger points to specific pains in other areas of the body. It may be related...
I know what you mean by activated nerves. I found any type of deep tissue massage work that was too hard did this to me and it almost felt like it was making the MPS worse!
I am happy that you're doing better and wish you luck getting out that remaining tightness! Let us know how you're doing :)
~Bio