Trigger Point Therapy Made Simple: Serious Pain Relief in 4 Easy Steps

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A practical guide to at-home pain relief with trigger point therapy Whether you’re recovering from an injury, dealing with a chronic condition, or experiencing daily headaches―trigger point therapy can provide pain relief. Those hidden, tender knots in your muscles―also known as trigger points―may be small but they can cause a huge amount of pain. Trigger Point Therapy Made Simple puts healing in your hands so you can stop living in pain and get back to thriving in your life. Learn the ropes of trigger point therapy with an overview of what causes trigger points, how trigger point therapy works, and what to expect. Organized by muscle, the illustrated, step-by-step instructions will help you find relief from injuries, fibromyalgia, and other myofascial pain conditions with gentle, easy motions and massage techniques. At-home treatment should be simple and effective―and now it is. Trigger Point Therapy Made Simple includes: Beyond massage―Treat your muscles and your nervous system in 4 easy steps for maximum long-lasting pain relief. Anatomical aids―Handy anatomical illustrations let you pinpoint where your pain is and show you how to perform the gentle movements that will help you heal. Mind and body―Retrain your brain with a holistic approach to treatment, including helpful habits, breathing exercises, and stress-relief tips. Move better and recover faster with Trigger Point Therapy Made Simple. Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents Introduction Part One: What to Know Chapter One: Trigger Points 101 Chapter Two: Essential Pain Relief Techniques Part Two: What to Do Chapter Three: Head and Face Suboccipitals Temporalis Masseter Medial and Lateral Pterygoids Digastric Occipitofrontalis Nerve Floss: Jig Jaw Chapter Four: Neck and Shoulders Sternocleidomastoid Scalenes Levator Scapulae Trapezius Supraspinatus Infraspinatus Rhomboids Teres Minor Teres Major Subscapularis Coracobrachialis Nerve Floss: Shoulder Back, Head Forward Nerve Floss: Scapula Scooper Chapter Five: Arms and Hands Deltoid Biceps Brachialis Triceps Brachioradialis Supinator Wrist Extensors Finger Extensors Dorsal Interossei Wrist Flexors Finger Flexors Adductor/Opponens Pollicis Flexor Pollicis Longus Nerve Floss: Tip Your Server Nerve Floss: Eye Piece Nerve Floss: Tunnel Tamer Chapter Six: Chest, Back, and Abdomen Superficial Paraspinals Deep Paraspinals Pectoralis Major Pectoralis Minor Nerve Floss: Elbow Bend and Twist Latissimus Dorsi Serratus Anterior Serratus Posterior Inferior and Superior Quadratus Lumborum Rectus Abdominis Obliques Nerve Floss: Slumping for Health Nerve Floss: Doorway Step Chapter Seven: Hips and Upper Legs Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL) Rectus Femoris Iliopsoas Vastus Muscles Gluteus Medius and Minimus Gluteus Maximus Piriformis Adductor Magnus Adductor Longus Hamstrings Nerve Floss: Heel to Butt Nerve Floss: Lean and Look Nerve Floss: Sitting Toe Pointer Chapter Eight: Lower Legs and Feet Gastrocnemius Soleus Peroneus Muscles Tibialis Anterior Tibialis Posterior Ankle/Toe Extensors Ankle/Toe Flexors Dorsal Foot Muscles Plantar Foot Muscles Resources References Acknowledgments About the Author