Description
A simple, go-to guide to treating chronic pain with trigger point therapy for physical therapists, bodyworkers, and patients
From the bestselling author of The Concise Book of Trigger Points
This pocket-sized guide covers practical information about the trigger pointsthe painful knots that can form in tissues like muscles and fasciathat are central to addressing chronic pain with massage, bodywork, and physical therapy. Full-color illustrations and charts help practitioners, students, and patients identify trigger points and address referred pain patterns with ease.
The first chapter introduces relevant information on fascia and myofascial meridians and provides an overview of trigger point symptoms, classification, and formation. Subsequent chapters are organized by muscle group and feature conciseyet comprehensivesections on each of the main skeletal muscles and their trigger points. Conditions that commonly occur in the general population, such as headaches and back pain, are explored for all of the muscle groups, including the muscles of the:
Face, head, and neck
Trunk and spine
Shoulder and arm
Forearm and hand
Hip and thigh
Leg and foot
Written in clear, accessible language, this go-to guide offers a wealth of knowledge to the lay reader, the student, or the practitioner.
Author: Simeon Niel-Asher
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Published: 09/19/2023
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.6lbs
Size: 7.01h x 4.49w x 0.47d
ISBN: 9781623179342
Language: English
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