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The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief, Second Edition
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 615.822
EAN: 9781572243750
Edition: 2
ISBN: 1572243759
Label: New Harbinger Publications
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageEnglishUnknownEnglishPublished
Manufacturer: New Harbinger Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 323
Publication Date: 2004-07
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Studio: New Harbinger Publications
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Editorial Review: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 therapy has 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 author’s 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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About a year ago, I began to suffer from pain and tightness in my wrists, forearms, and hands; This was undoubtedly related to my computer job and hobbies that were very hand/wrist intensive. Over time, my condition steadily deteriorated. I tried various forms of conservative therapy consisting of rest, stretching, strengthening, icing, etc... This only provided temporary relief. Finally, I came across this book and the trigger point therapy method described within. So far it seems to have fixed ... Read More
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This book has the best diagrams and explanations of trigger points in layman terms. My problem with trigger point thereapy, however, is the bruising. I don't have sensitive body skin at all and these therapies cause me brusing and extreme sorness. The tennis ball approach brings out all of these trigger points and then the knobble bruises me up some more and then I have to go get a massage to correct the mess I have caused myself. Before discovering trigger point therapy, I would just go get ... Read More
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California Institute of Massage & Spa Services is a professional massage school and we love using Claire Davis' book in our Advanced I Program as a fabulous Trigger Point introduction for our Advanced Students.
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The manual is perfect for the layman. Easy to understand and informative. If you experience chronic pain, this manual is for you.
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I bought this book when I also bought the Body Back Buddy for information on how to use it. This book gives you all the information about Trigger Point therapy and the most common areas. Many areas of pain have a different location of the trigger point, so it is important to look up. It is quite easy to locate your area of pain and the diagrams are excellent showing the area of pain and then each trigger point and the area it works on. I ended up adding tabs on my book :) so I could find the locations ... Read More
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