The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief, Second Edition
by: Clair Davies, Amber Davies
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The first edition of this workbook is regarded as a classic in its field, and was the first book to introduce trigger point therapy to the general public as a self-care tool for alleviating chronic pain caused by a variety of conditions, including arthritis, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, headache, muscle ache, and repetitive strain injuries. As the author makes clear, all such conditions are related to lack of oxygen in exhausted or injured muscle tissue. Trigger point therapyhas been used for decades by doctors, pain specialists, and massage therapists to quickly stimulate the flow of oxygen and promote rapid pain reduction. This book makes the same techniques available to the general public with instructions that are easy to follow, and abetted by an extensive collection of charts and corresponding illustrations.
The authors interest in trigger point therapy began when he used it to successfully treat his frozen shoulder. Since that time, he has dedicated himself to teaching others the same techniques. That dedication is obvious throughout his writing and the care he takes to make the therapy understandable to the lay public. Also included in this new edition is updated information that should be of great interest to pain specialists and bodyworkers, as well as useful instruction in a variety of relaxation techniques. Overall, this book is an excellent self-care resource for anyone interested in pain relief.--Larry Trivieri Jr.
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Trigger point therapy is one of the most intriguing and fastest-growing bodywork styles in the world. Medical doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and massage therapists are all beginning to use this technique to relieve formerly undiagnosable muscle and joint pain—conditions that studies have shown to be the cause of nearly 25 percent of all doctor visits. The technique involves applying short, repeated massage strokes to trigger points, tiny contraction knots in muscle tissue where restricted circulation and lack of oxygen cause referred pain. Trigger points create pain throughout the body in predictable patterns characteristic to each muscle, producing discomfort ranging from mild to severe. Trigger point massage increases circulation and oxygenation in the area and often produces instant relief. This dynamic technique has made a huge impact among health professionals and the public alike, becoming an overnight classic in the field of pain relief. The book has sold over 220,000 copies since the release of the first edition in 2001. The second edition is a complete update and includes a new chapter specifically for massage professionals, as well as a chapter on systematic muscle relaxation techniques that can reinforce the therapeutic power of trigger point work.
The first edition of this workbook is regarded as a classic in its field, and was the first book to introduce trigger point therapy to the general public as a self-care tool for alleviating chronic pain caused by a variety of conditions, including arthritis, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, headache, muscle ache, and repetitive strain injuries. As the author makes clear, all such conditions are related to lack of oxygen in exhausted or injured muscle tissue. Trigger point therapyhas been used for decades by doctors, pain specialists, and massage therapists to quickly stimulate the flow of oxygen and promote rapid pain reduction. This book makes the same techniques available to the general public with instructions that are easy to follow, and abetted by an extensive collection of charts and corresponding illustrations.
The authors interest in trigger point therapy began when he used it to successfully treat his frozen shoulder. Since that time, he has dedicated himself to teaching others the same techniques. That dedication is obvious throughout his writing and the care he takes to make the therapy understandable to the lay public. Also included in this new edition is updated information that should be of great interest to pain specialists and bodyworkers, as well as useful instruction in a variety of relaxation techniques. Overall, this book is an excellent self-care resource for anyone interested in pain relief.--Larry Trivieri Jr.
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Trigger point therapy is one of the most intriguing and fastest-growing bodywork styles in the world. Medical doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and massage therapists are all beginning to use this technique to relieve formerly undiagnosable muscle and joint pain—conditions that studies have shown to be the cause of nearly 25 percent of all doctor visits. The technique involves applying short, repeated massage strokes to trigger points, tiny contraction knots in muscle tissue where restricted circulation and lack of oxygen cause referred pain. Trigger points create pain throughout the body in predictable patterns characteristic to each muscle, producing discomfort ranging from mild to severe. Trigger point massage increases circulation and oxygenation in the area and often produces instant relief. This dynamic technique has made a huge impact among health professionals and the public alike, becoming an overnight classic in the field of pain relief. The book has sold over 220,000 copies since the release of the first edition in 2001. The second edition is a complete update and includes a new chapter specifically for massage professionals, as well as a chapter on systematic muscle relaxation techniques that can reinforce the therapeutic power of trigger point work.
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- A book to spend some serious time with
I ordered this book along with a TheraCane about a month ago. I've found the book very enlightening. It shows you exact points of tension on lots of different muscle groups. If you have a pain, it's likely outlined to some extent in this book. I feel I've barely scratched the surface of this book's potential.
Many troubles, aches and pains we have are quite often the result of stressed trigger points in our body. Headaches, toothaches, issues with our range of movement, even things like ... Read More
Rating: - A must-read for fibromyalgia sufferers
This book has been so helpful for dealing with FMS and chronic myofascial pain. At first, I worked on trigger points with it open in front of me all the time. Now, I don't need to look at the diagrams. Just to find out that some of my back-of-head pain was coming from muscles in the front or side of the neck was huge. Great for working out the remnants of whiplash. It has been frustrating trying to find a practitioner that really knows how to do this, but after a year of trying different ones that claimed ... Read More
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- Excellent book with one omission
So I now own 3 books on trigger point therapy.This one, and 2 by Donna Finando.One of Donna's is designed for therapists ("Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain:The practice of informed touch") and is excellent.The other is called "Trigger Point Self-Care Manual:For pain-free movement" is similar in intent to Claire's book but is just inferior.
"Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain" (TPTMP) provides more detailed info than Claire's book including:Stretches to release trigger points, ... Read More
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- fibromyalgia
This book is more for the physical therapist not someone who wants to do these exercises themselves.If you know how to do them then you might like this book....I don't understand the terminology because I'm not a trained therapist.
Rating: - A lifesaver
I am not intending to trash medical doctors. But sometimes you go to MDs and they just have no answer to what you are suffering from. I have a broken fibula and torn multiple ligaments. Went to see 4 different doctors. After the plaster came off my leg I couldn't walk because my ankle was hurting too much. 3 months passed by but the pain was not going away as doctors said. On the internet I found out about the peroneal nerve damage that could be caused by broken fibula. I remembered this book on my shelf and read ... Read More
- A book to spend some serious time withI ordered this book along with a TheraCane about a month ago. I've found the book very enlightening. It shows you exact points of tension on lots of different muscle groups. If you have a pain, it's likely outlined to some extent in this book. I feel I've barely scratched the surface of this book's potential.
Many troubles, aches and pains we have are quite often the result of stressed trigger points in our body. Headaches, toothaches, issues with our range of movement, even things like ... Read More
- A must-read for fibromyalgia sufferersThis book has been so helpful for dealing with FMS and chronic myofascial pain. At first, I worked on trigger points with it open in front of me all the time. Now, I don't need to look at the diagrams. Just to find out that some of my back-of-head pain was coming from muscles in the front or side of the neck was huge. Great for working out the remnants of whiplash. It has been frustrating trying to find a practitioner that really knows how to do this, but after a year of trying different ones that claimed ... Read More
- Excellent book with one omissionSo I now own 3 books on trigger point therapy.This one, and 2 by Donna Finando.One of Donna's is designed for therapists ("Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain:The practice of informed touch") and is excellent.The other is called "Trigger Point Self-Care Manual:For pain-free movement" is similar in intent to Claire's book but is just inferior.
"Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain" (TPTMP) provides more detailed info than Claire's book including:Stretches to release trigger points, ... Read More
- fibromyalgiaThis book is more for the physical therapist not someone who wants to do these exercises themselves.If you know how to do them then you might like this book....I don't understand the terminology because I'm not a trained therapist.
- A lifesaverI am not intending to trash medical doctors. But sometimes you go to MDs and they just have no answer to what you are suffering from. I have a broken fibula and torn multiple ligaments. Went to see 4 different doctors. After the plaster came off my leg I couldn't walk because my ankle was hurting too much. 3 months passed by but the pain was not going away as doctors said. On the internet I found out about the peroneal nerve damage that could be caused by broken fibula. I remembered this book on my shelf and read ... Read More
