The Pocket Atlas of Trigger Points
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A User-Friendly Guide to Muscle Anatomy, Pain Patterns, and the Myofascial Network for Students, Practitioners, and Patients
A simple, go-to guide to treating chronic pain with trigger point therapy for physical therapists, bodyworkers, and patients
From the bestselling author of The Concise Book of Trigger Points
This pocket-sized guide covers practical information about the trigger points—the painful knots that
can form in tissues like muscles and fascia—that are central to addressing chronic pain with massage, bodywork, and physical therapy Full-color illustrations and charts help practitioners, students, and patients identify trigger points and address referred pain patterns with ease
The first chapter introduces relevant information on fascia and myofascial meridians and provides an overview of trigger point symptoms, classification, and formation Subsequent chapters are organized by muscle group and feature concise—yet comprehensive—sections on each of the main skeletal muscles and their trigger points Conditions that commonly occur in the general population, such as headaches and back pain, are explored for all of the muscle groups, including the muscles of the:
• Face, head, and neck • Trunk and spine
• Shoulder and arm
• Forearm and hand
• Hip and thigh • Leg and foot
Written in clear, accessible language, this go-to guide offers a wealth of knowledge to the lay reader, the student, or the practitioner
FOR BODYWORK PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS, AND PATIENTS: An accessible resource that is suitable for all, regardless of scientific background
GO-TO GUIDE: Compact, concise, and easy to reference on the go
UP-AND-COMING PAIN MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUE: The demand for trigger point therapy is growing, and with it, the need for resources on the subject
EXPERT AUTHOR: Simeon Niel-Asher is the bestselling author of The Concise Book of Trigger Points. The Niel-Asher technique, his non-surgical approach to treating frozen shoulder syndrome, is practiced by over 80,000 practitioners worldwide
FULL-COLOR GRAPHICS: Concepts are clearly demonstrated through colorful illustrations, charts, and color-coded formatting