Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for myofascial pain syndrome but not for fibromyalgia, based on the etiology of the two conditions?
A)Providing education with a focus on activity modification
B)Eliminating trigger points with techniques such as muscle elongation with contract-relax procedures, spray and stretch techniques, and dry needling
C)Reducing postural stresses and improving posture
D)Treating muscular pain with low-intensity strengthening and aerobic exercise

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Myofascial pain syndrome is characterized by the presence of trigger points, which can be treated by eliminating them with techniques such as muscle elongation with contract-relax procedures, spray and stretch techniques, and dry needling. Fibromyalgia, on the other hand, is a chronic pain condition with a more complex etiology, and trigger points are not specific to it. The other interventions listed (A, C, and D) can benefit both conditions.

Which of the Following Interventions Would Be Appropriate for Myofascial