Cervical and shoulder myofascial pain syndrome(CMPS)is a chronic local myofascial pain disorder.Its main symptoms include pain in the neck and shoulder,muscle stiffness and spasm,and limited mobility.CMPS develops slowly and is persistent and difficult to cure.When severe,it can significantly affect patients'daily work and life,and may even cause anxiety and depression.Western medicine mainly treats CMPS with physical therapy and oral medications,but there are issues such as drug side effects.As the advantages of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)in treating CMPS gradually emerge,TCM has received increasing attention and recognition in the treatment of CMPS.TCM treatments for CMPS include traditional Chinese medicine,acupuncture and moxibustion,acupotomy,and tuina.This article reviews the methods of TCM treatment for CMPS,aiming to provide a reference for clinical treatment of CMPS.