books about: myofascial
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Myofascial
Travell & Simons' Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual (2-Volume Set)
David G. Simons
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Janet G. Travell
, ...
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
, 1999
educational resource
This is a fantastic resource and basically the bible of trigger point study. It is the fisrt emerically backed study that scientifically shows the benefits of massage therapy and specifically trigger point therapy. It is a valuable two volume set to have to reference.
Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain: The Practice of Informed Touch
Donna Finando
,
Steven Finando
Healing Arts Press
, 2005
A Trigger Point Book That Hits The Spot!
What a great book. Know first of all that it's written more for clinicians, such as massage therapists. If you have no medical background, you may get confused with some of the medical terms such as abduction. Having said that, for practitioners who treat ...
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain: A Survival Manual (2nd Edition)
Devin J. Starlanyl
,
Mary Ellen Copeland
New Harbinger Publications
, 2001
BEST cumulative resource I have found for Fibromyalgia!
This is a well-written, comprehensive resource for anyone hungry for knowledge about this syndrome. I have the first edition as well, which is also awesome. The book has educated everyone from my dentist to my husband! Some of the Fibro symptoms are so unusual, that ...
Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff
Jim Johnson
Dog Ear Publishing, LLC
, 2007
This book explains rotator cuff injuries and remedies in laymans terms.
I was very impressed with this book as soon as I thumbed through it. The first section has diagrams and definitions of the shoulder. The anatomy and physiology are explained in grade school terms. (this is very helpful to people that are in so much pain that they can't ...
The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief, Second Edition
Clair Davies
,
Amber Davies
New Harbinger Publications
, 2004
really works!
After having neck problems for years, I thought I'd give this a try. There really is something to this cause it took away the pain immediately! I usually have to wait to go to a massage therapist, but no more waiting I just use these trigger points and am relieved ...
The Frozen Shoulder Workbook: Trigger Point Therapy for Overcoming Pain & Regaining Range of Motion
Clair Davies
New Harbinger Publications
, 2006
This book saved my life
This book is wonderful. It has enabled me to resume my life without pain. I have recomended it to several friends and relatives so they can treat themselves. I only wish I had found it years ago. Prior to treating my self with the information contained in this ...
Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists
Thomas W. Myers
,
Leon Chaitow
, ...
Churchill Livingstone
, 2001
Easy Reading
A huge topic with tons of minutia that is broken down in an easy reading format. I really liked the way the book is set up. Great way to look at the body as a whole and to start thinking about alternative and complimentary modes of treatment up the kinetic chain that ...
Trigger Point Therapy for Headaches & Migraines: Your Self-Treatment Workbook for Pain Relief
Valerie Delaune
New Harbinger Publications
, 2008
Great Book!
Ive been a Massage therapist for more than 10 years,specializing in Neuromuscular therapy and Structural Bodywork. Valerie DeLaune has written a great book! Very simple to understand for the laypeople and great information for the beginner therapist and the seasoned ...
The Fibromyalgia Advocate
Devin Starlanyl
New Harbinger Publications
, 1999
YOU MUST OWN THIS BOOK
Regardless if you have this condition, know someone that has the condition, if your going to work/or do work in a clinical setting, YOU MUST OWN THIS BOOK!! I'm a recently retired Federal Clinical Social Worker who regrets not owning this book sooner. If your a ...
Deep Tissue Massage, Revised: A Visual Guide to Techniques
Art Riggs
North Atlantic Books
, 2007
A must have...........
Anyone interested in therapeutic massage can benifit heavily from this manual, written with experience, wisdom and love. Not only is the anatomy information great, there are excellent practical techniques, as well as some of the best "Deep Tissue Philosophy" on ...
Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual; Vol. 2., The Lower Extremities
Janet G. Travell
,
David G. Simons
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
, 1992
A wealth of information
I bought these books (upper and lower extremeties)to help me with trigger point work in the neck and shoulders, especially the scalenes and rotator cuff and to gain more knowledge with other major muscle groups. What I ended up with was a wealth of information, more ...
The Fibromyalgia Help Book: Practical Guide to Living Better with Fibromyalgia
Jenny Fransen
Smith House Press
, 1996
This is the best book I have read on this subject.
This book has brought peace of mind and a greater understanding of what is happening in my body. No one enjoys chronic pain and it is confusing to feel so full of pain everywhere one day and then feel better the next only to ache worse the following day. This book ...
The Concise Book of Trigger Points
Simeon Niel-Asher
North Atlantic Books
, 2006
Informative, especially good for newer therapists
The pictures are very helpful (the pictures in the anatomy books at school bunched all the muscles together, whereas you can actually see the individual muscles in this book). The exercises are sometimes difficult to understand, but I think it is a good resource. ...
Informed Touch: A Clinician's Guide to Evaluation and Treatment of Myofascial Disorders
Donna Finando
,
Steven Finando
Healing Arts Press
, 1999
A Must-Have Reference!
I'm a personal trainer and wanted the information to help me develop exercise programs for post-rehab clients. I was amazed at the quality of the book and the ease of use. The charts are great and the information is organized in such a way that you can find what you ...
The Manual of Trigger Point and Myofascial Therapy
Dimitrios Kostopoulos
,
Konstantine Rizopoulos
Slack Incorporated
, 2001
In depth and informative course
This book has been very informative and I have gained a deeper knowledge of trigger point therapy. I would recommend this book and would like to purchase the video that accompanies this text.
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