Trigger Point Self Care Manual by Donna Finando

by Donna Finando

A guide to the treatment of pain from common sports injuries and other physical activities Contains at-home techniques to promote healing and self-awareness of the body’s musculature Explains how to relieve pain using manual massage in conjunction with small physio balls Includes an illustrated treatment reference section organized by region of the bodyThe vast majority of physical injuries incurred by active people begin with muscular injuries that are not addressed by the conventional medical approach to orthopedic care. Injuries of this type are generally too minor to warrant splinting, casting, or medication and often do not prevent participation in physical activities. They do, however, produce noticeable discomfort and, over time, frequently lead to more severe injuries.In Trigger Point Self-Care Manual Donna Finando presents methods for the healing and prevention of musculature injuries. She identifies the causes of and remedies for areas of muscular tightness and restriction and details many self-care techniques, including precise self-massage, stretching, and the use of wet heat and/or ice. In the fully illustrated reference section, organized by body part, she identifies the pain associated with trigger points in each muscle of the body and provides instructions for palpating, treating, and stretching the muscle in order to release it.

Genres: Health, Fitness, Nonfiction, Reference, Self Help, Medical

Paperback

First published November 8, 2005

Reviews

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just skimmed. Learned what I needed to. Very user friendly! Plan to use what I learned.

[Senol]

rwrewr

[Kara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such good information.

[Madelaine Shaw-Wong · Rating 5 out of 5]

This manual will show you how to relieve aches and pains. Effective and drug free.

[Foxthyme · Rating 5 out of 5]

I do like this book. Not quite as much as Clair Davies', but almost. Davies shows how to do self-trigger point release. Finando shows how to aid the muscle with stretches. The books are very compatible.

[Carlos · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a Licensed Massage Therapist this book has helped me maintain Ergonomics.

[JanB · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book that explains in detail the stretches for post-trigger point therapy. I bought this one as a companion to the Clair Davie's Trigger Point manual.

[Penny Ramirez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful to see the maps of muscle groups. Reinforces what I learned in physical therapy. Now to put it into consistent practice.