North Atlantic Books | ISBN:1556437455 | File Type: PDF, 224 pages | File size: 63.Mb | Sep. 23rd, 2008
Alternative Therapies: Most muscar 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 powerf tool in the management of both acute and chronic pain including such common problems as headaches TMJ syndrome and back pain Written in a straightforward style The Concise Book of Trigger oints is 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 The first four chapters describe the physiology of trigger points and the general methods of treatment The following six chapters are organized by muscle groups each two page spread features ed color illustrations of each major skeletal muscle accompanied by an explanation of each muscle s origin insertion action and function The physiological implications of the trigger points in each muscle are discussed along with treatment techniques This edition contains updated text and a self help section addressing common pain complaints including headache neck pain shoder pain lower back pain and TMJ syndrome
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