Most muscular aches and pains are caused or affected by untreated trigger points, localized tender spots in muscles. Understanding and treating these points can lead to rapid and lasting pain relief. Trigger point therapy is a powerful tool in the management of both acute and chronic pain, including such common problems as headaches, TMJ syndrome, and back pain. Written in a straightforward style, The Concise Book of Trigger Points is designed for the student and practitioner of massage/bodywork, physical therapy, physiotherapy, osteopathy, sports therapy, and any other health-related field. It functions both as an entry-level textbook and an authoritative reference for even the most experienced therapist. The first four chapters describe the physiology of trigger points and the general methods of treatment. The following six chapters are organized by muscle groups; each two-page spread features detailed color illustrations of each major skeletal muscle, accompanied by an explanation of each muscle's origin, insertion, action, and function. The physiological implications of the trigger points in each muscle are discussed, along with treatment techniques. This edition contains updated text and a self-help section addressing common pain complaints, including headache, neck pain, shoulder pain, lower back pain, and TMJ syndrome.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Lotus Publishing
ISBN-13
9781905367122
eBay Product ID (ePID)
91417316
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Physiology
Author
Simeon Niel-Asher
Publication Name
Concise Book of Trigger Points
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
275mm
Item Width
212mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Simeon Niel-Asher
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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