Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual, Vol. 1 - Upper Half of Body

by David G. Simons, Janet G. Travell, Lois S. Simons

This Second Edition presents introductory general information on all trigger points and also detailed descriptions of single muscle syndromes for the upper half of the body. It includes 107 new drawings, a number of trigger point release techniques in addition to spray and stretch, and a new chapter on intercostal muscles and diaphragm.

Genres: Reference, Health, Nonfiction, Medical

1056 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1998

Reviews

[TC · Rating 5 out of 5]

These two books are considered to be the best source of medical information on trigger points. They are heavy reading and are written as medical manuals so they are not self-help books for the average Joe. Although they ARE expensive, any massage therapist or health care practitioner who is involved in pain therapy should own them and refer to them often!

[Angela Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent resource for professional bodyworkers, massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors.
My favorite chiropractor has been practicing for twenty years, teaching at chiropractic college for 15. He recommended this book and says he still uses it frequently for reference.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent resource for professional bodyworkers, massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors.
My favorite chiropractor has been practicing for twenty years, teaching at chiropractic college for 15 years, and prior to that was a massage therapist. He recommended this book, and says he still uses it frequently for reference. You couldn't ask for a better reference to transform your massage practice, into a truly therapeutic, and healing massage practice, for the relief of pain and muscular tension, and impingement.

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the foundation of my rehabilitative massage training. It's the seminal work exploring the phenomenon of trigger point development and treatment, and is more comprehensive than anything that has followed. This is possibly the most valuable tool I've used during any of my post-secondary education.

[NIa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel No Massage Therapist or bodyworker is complete unless he/she has this set handy and ready to use !

[Ana Fill · Rating 5 out of 5]

The absolute reference book regarding trigger points.
If not well versed in muscles or bones, this might be a difficult book to use.

[Matthew Gibble · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've had this book since I was a massage therapy student in 2000. However, its truth and wisdom is only revealed after many years of practice. Nuggets of biomechanics and trigger point activity become clear as one researches pain in one's own body. I'm constantly amazed how much more I learn when I experience pain, muscular dysfunction and bad biomechanical habits. Never too old too learn, never too old to improve, never old enough to know it all.

[Sudeesh · Rating 4 out of 5]

excellent books for physios..