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The Concise Book of Trigger Points
Since publication almost ten years ago, The Concise Book of Trigger Points has been translated into over twenty languages and become a best seller worldwide. This new edition has been completely updated with current research, evidence, and advanced techniques for manual therapy practitioners, and includes simple self-help protocols that the layperson can do at home.
Containing full-color illustrations, this compact reference guide explains how to treat chronic pain through trigger point -- tender, painful nodules that form in muscle fibers and connective tissues.
The easy reference format presents useful information about the trigger points relating to the main skeletal muscles, which are central to massage, bodywork, and physical therapy. The first six chapters provide a sound background to the physiology of trigger points, and the general methods of treatment. Chapters 7 through 12 are organized by muscle group, with the information about each muscle presented in a uniform accessible style. Each two-page spread gives detailed anatomical information, referred pain patterns, plus key trigger point information, practitioner protocols, and self-help information and drawings.
“This book wonderfully describes the syndromes of myofascial pain that affect the skeletal muscles. The text is clear, with detailed information about the presentation of syndromes in each body region, and the illustrations show the referred pain patterns clearly. Individuals suffering from myofascial pain will find it useful in understanding and managing their symptoms.”
-- Dr. Bob Gerwin , MD, FAAN Medical Director and President, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
“Simeon Niel-Asher has improved on an already wonderfully descriptive book on myofacial pain, trigger points, and syndromes. The text is clear, the diagrams excellent and the overall result is an excellent resource.”
-- Dr. Simon Vulfsons , MD, Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Pain Management Director, the Institute for Pain Medicine, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
“This book is a must-have for manual therapists serious about their craft, as well as for serious self-treaters who want to take their level of understanding and treatment independence to a higher level. The book is extremely well organized, well written, and concise. The illustrations are beautiful and accurate.”
-- Jonathan Reynolds , PhD, PT, co-owner and founder of Reynolds Rehabilitation Enterprises
Containing full-color illustrations, this compact reference guide explains how to treat chronic pain through trigger point -- tender, painful nodules that form in muscle fibers and connective tissues.
The easy reference format presents useful information about the trigger points relating to the main skeletal muscles, which are central to massage, bodywork, and physical therapy. The first six chapters provide a sound background to the physiology of trigger points, and the general methods of treatment. Chapters 7 through 12 are organized by muscle group, with the information about each muscle presented in a uniform accessible style. Each two-page spread gives detailed anatomical information, referred pain patterns, plus key trigger point information, practitioner protocols, and self-help information and drawings.
“This book wonderfully describes the syndromes of myofascial pain that affect the skeletal muscles. The text is clear, with detailed information about the presentation of syndromes in each body region, and the illustrations show the referred pain patterns clearly. Individuals suffering from myofascial pain will find it useful in understanding and managing their symptoms.”
-- Dr. Bob Gerwin , MD, FAAN Medical Director and President, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
“Simeon Niel-Asher has improved on an already wonderfully descriptive book on myofacial pain, trigger points, and syndromes. The text is clear, the diagrams excellent and the overall result is an excellent resource.”
-- Dr. Simon Vulfsons , MD, Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Pain Management Director, the Institute for Pain Medicine, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
“This book is a must-have for manual therapists serious about their craft, as well as for serious self-treaters who want to take their level of understanding and treatment independence to a higher level. The book is extremely well organized, well written, and concise. The illustrations are beautiful and accurate.”
-- Jonathan Reynolds , PhD, PT, co-owner and founder of Reynolds Rehabilitation Enterprises
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240 pages, Paperback
First published January 12, 2005
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February 2, 2008
This book is written more for health care practitioners than for laypeople (when I showed it to my physical therapist, she was so impressed that she asked to borrow it till she could find her own copy!), but I like having it on hand to complement a more layperson-targeted book (my personal choice for the layperson category being The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook).
April 19, 2018
SF Library eBook - 5 stars.
Really great reference book!! Easy to understand and well set out.
I will probably not remember all the medical/scientific names of all the parts of the body, but it was interesting to read the mechanics of muscles and formation of trigger points and the research in this area. I have suffered from many injuries over the years and have had many physio appointments to deal with my tight muscles, slipped discs etc so I thought it was time to educate myself.
I know this is mainly for practitioners to diagnose patient problems, but what I liked, is the systematic way it identified issues around the body and the proposed treatment.
The self-help sections complete with diagrams was the most beneficial for me.
Really great reference book!! Easy to understand and well set out.
I will probably not remember all the medical/scientific names of all the parts of the body, but it was interesting to read the mechanics of muscles and formation of trigger points and the research in this area. I have suffered from many injuries over the years and have had many physio appointments to deal with my tight muscles, slipped discs etc so I thought it was time to educate myself.
I know this is mainly for practitioners to diagnose patient problems, but what I liked, is the systematic way it identified issues around the body and the proposed treatment.
The self-help sections complete with diagrams was the most beneficial for me.
March 27, 2020
Excellent for someone heading to University for a physio degree this is the best test to find your interest in Physiology. Its got lots of diagrams to go with the study makes it intersting. Its a mix of mild and tough bit of study. If you use more references of the internet to go with this book its can be a big help . Because its very brief in some sections which actually let you research a bit. Great book and thank you Author . 😊🙏
April 21, 2024
A great reference
October 2, 2018
While helpful for anyone suffering from myofascial pain, it is difficult to understand at times.
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