Pocket Atlas of Trigger Points: Illustrated Guide to Muscle Anatomy, Pain Areas and Myofascial

A simple and practical guide to treating chronic pain through trigger point therapy for physiotherapists, bodyworkers, and patients

A simple and practical guide to treating chronic pain through trigger point therapy for physiotherapists, bodyworkers, and patients

The first chapter contains basic information about fascia and myofascial meridians, as well as an overview of symptoms characteristic of trigger points, their classification, and formation processes. Subsequent chapters are organized by body parts and muscle groups and contain concise but all necessary information about the major skeletal muscles and their trigger points. Common issues like headaches and back pain are addressed in the context of all muscle groups, including the muscles:

— of the face, head, and neck;

— of the torso and spine;

— of the shoulder girdle and arms;

— of the forearm and hands;

— of the pelvis and thighs;

— of the lower leg and feet.