Trigger Point Therapy. Relief from Pain in Ligaments, Muscles, and Fascia

Myofascial pain syndromes are one of the fastest-growing problems faced by doctors, osteopaths, acupuncturists, as well as physiotherapists, professional therapists, and massage therapists with their patients. In their book, Donna and Stephen Finando have compiled a vast amount of information on treating myofascial pain into an accessible user guide for practicing physicians. They explore a wide range of pain experiences and present assessment and palpation techniques to reduce trigger points – thereby alleviating pain – in the most clinically significant areas of body musculature.

This comprehensive yet easy-to-use reference guide to treating muscle pain begins with chapters dedicated to the concept of Qi and its relationship with myology, the specific location and activation of trigger points, as well as techniques for developing palpation skills. The subsequent sections provide detailed information about each muscle to teach clinicians to quickly and accurately identify pain points and ways to compensate for them.

A visual index allows for easy identification of muscles that may be involved. Trigger point therapy for myofascial pain provides essential and invaluable information to patients and any specialist dealing with myofascial disorders.