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The Concise Book of Trigger Points
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. The Concise Book of Trigger Points has set the gold standard for providing a clear understanding of the treatment of trigger points. 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.
This updated third edition includes new self-help and practitioner treatment guidelines for each muscle discussed, covering cutting-edge trigger point theory and practice. The opening chapters describe the basics of trigger points and include detailed therapeutic protocols. Chapters seven through twelve are organized by muscle groups, with detailed color illustrations of each major skeletal muscle. In addition, respected osteopath Simeon Niel-Asher discusses the physiological implications of the trigger points in each muscle—and techniques for treatment—and addresses the most common pain complaints, including headache, neck pain, shoulder pain, lower back pain, and TMJ syndrome. This is a must-have manual for students, professional hands-on therapists, and those who wish to gain a greater knowledge of trigger point therapy.
“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, Director, TOLA systems.
This updated third edition includes new self-help and practitioner treatment guidelines for each muscle discussed, covering cutting-edge trigger point theory and practice. The opening chapters describe the basics of trigger points and include detailed therapeutic protocols. Chapters seven through twelve are organized by muscle groups, with detailed color illustrations of each major skeletal muscle. In addition, respected osteopath Simeon Niel-Asher discusses the physiological implications of the trigger points in each muscle—and techniques for treatment—and addresses the most common pain complaints, including headache, neck pain, shoulder pain, lower back pain, and TMJ syndrome. This is a must-have manual for students, professional hands-on therapists, and those who wish to gain a greater knowledge of trigger point therapy.
“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, Director, TOLA systems.
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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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