Editorial Review:Product Description: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.
Amazon.com Review: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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A solution that really works for chronic pain
I cannot express how excited I am to find this book.
I have been struggling with severe knee and hip pain most of this year. I had been seeing a chiropractor for months and getting no relief. In fact, I was getting worse as the pain was beginning to involve both knees and hips as time progressed.
I was fortunate enough to have a Naturopathic Doctor who identified the "knots" in my muscles which gave me a clue to pursue avenues down the muscle path vs. the joint path. I got more information out of one session with this doctor than I got from months with my old chiropractor!
I was then even more fortunate to find a new chiropractor that was recently out of school and had formal training in muscle work. This chiropractor identified my hip/knee issues as myfascial trigger points and has successfully been treating me over the past month. With this treatment, I have been able to perform my workouts again with much less pain. I no longer wake up in the middle of the night with hip pain so severe I could not lay on either side. I am not 100% pain free yet, but we are working towards it.
This book is an incredible resource for me because it has helped me identify some of the causes for chronic trigger points including vitamin/mineral deficiencies as well as metabolic disturbances. I am currently working with my Naturopathic Doctor to identify if any of these are present.
This book has also provided me with the knowledge to help me help myself so I am less dependent on the Chiropractor for care.
I finally feel like I understand what is going on with my body and that I am on the right path towards fixing it.
This deep muscle massage is painful, no doubt about it. But there is relief on the other side of that pain and it is worth it!
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The Self Treatment Guide
This is an excellent book. The author explains in very clear terms, instructions on how to detect trigger points in various parts of our bodies and the various methods of massage.
I zeroed down on the chapter for hands as I was buying this book as a gift for someone who has trigger thumb. You may be a bit put off by the medical terms but don't let those stranger terms deter you. The clear instructions accompanied by figures is sufficient to help you trace the source of the pain. I am beginning to enjoy learning the anatomy of the body and distinguishing between muscle and bone. A worthwhile investment for anyone wanting to learn how to treat their pain.
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A Must Buy!
This book is the Bible of Pain Relief! It dissects the muscles in plain English and tells you where to release trigger points (knots) in your body. I never knew that trigger points were what was causing me so much grief. You will refer to this book over and over again! [...]
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Empowering!
There are a lot of trigger points and in some cases it can be hard to figure out what is causing your problem. I haven't found the quick, magical relief suggested by some of the book's stories. However, I have learned a lot from this book about the types of things that can cause problems with different muscles, and this type of knowledge is very valuable. I have been to a well-regarded spine doctor and spent 2+ months in chiropractic/physical therapy and got almost no good information there. "Don't bend or twist"--gee, thanks... My pain has always been intermittent so it is hard for me to tell whether any treatment helps, but with this book my mental anxiety is much less because I feel like I understand my body a lot better.
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The Bible!!
This is THE book that can turn a good massage therapist into a fantastic one. Filled with tons of information, practical advice, and great illustrations. This book changed my whole practice and helped me take better care of my myself. This is the ONLY trigger point book you need.