Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief,2/e > Rehabilitation

The first edition of this workbook is regarded as a classic in its
field, and was the first book to introduce trigger point therapy to
the general public as a self-care tool for alleviating chronic pain
caused by a variety of conditions, including arthritis, back pain,
carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, headache, muscle ache, and
repetitive strain injuries. As the author makes clear, all such
conditions are related to lack of oxygen in exhausted or injured
muscle tissue. Trigger point therapy has been used for decades by
doctors, pain specialists, and massage therapists to quickly
stimulate the flow of oxygen and promote rapid pain reduction. This
book makes the same techniques available to the general public with
instructions that are easy to follow, and abetted by an extensive
collection of charts and corresponding illustrations.
The author’s interest in trigger point therapy began when he used it
to successfully treat his frozen shoulder. Since that time, he has
dedicated himself to teaching others the same techniques. That
dedication is obvious throughout his writing and the care he takes to
make the therapy understandable to the lay public. Also included in
this new edition is updated information that should be of great
interest to pain specialists and bodyworkers, as well as useful
instruction in a variety of relaxation techniques. Overall, this book
is an excellent self-care resource for anyone interested in pain
relief.--Larry Trivieri Jr.
Book Description
Trigger point therapy is one of the most intriguing and fastest-
growing bodywork styles in the world. Medical doctors, chiropractors,
physical therapists, and massage therapists are all beginning to use
this technique to relieve formerly undiagnosable muscle and joint
pain—conditions that studies have shown to be the cause of nearly 25
percent of all doctor visits.
The technique involves applying short, repeated massage strokes to
trigger points, tiny contraction knots in muscle tissue where
restricted circulation and lack of oxygen cause referred pain.
Trigger points create pain throughout the body in predictable
patterns characteristic to each muscle, producing discomfort ranging
from mild to severe. Trigger point massage increases circulation and
oxygenation in the area and often produces instant relief.
This dynamic technique has made a huge impact among health
professionals and the public alike, becoming an overnight classic in
the field of pain relief. The book has sold over 100,000 copies since
the release of the first edition in 2001. The second edition is a
complete update and includes a new chapter specifically for massage
professionals, as well as a chapter on systematic muscle relaxation
techniques that can reinforce the therapeutic power of trigger point
work.

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