Main 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 points-the painful knots that can form in tissues like muscles and fascia-that are central to addressing acute and 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 concise-yet comprehensive-sections on each of the main skeletal muscles and their trigger points. Common conditions, 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 essential guide offers a wealth of knowledge to the lay reader, the student, or the practitioner.

Contents:

Chapter 1-Trigger Points and Trigger Point Formation
Chapter 2-Muscles of the Face, Head, and Neck
Chapter 3-Muscles of the Trunk and Spine
Chapter 4-Muscles of the Shoulder and Arm
Chapter 5-Muscles of the Forearm and Hand
Chapter 6-Muscles of the Hip and Thigh
Chapter 7-Muscles of the Leg and Foot