When Movement Hurts: A Self-Help Manual For Treating Trigger Points

When Movement Hurts: A Self-Help Manual for Treating Trigger Points

Barbara Headley, PT, MSc., teaches muscle pain sufferers to isolate and manage the original source of their pain. This practical handbook reduces the complex tests on myofascial trigger points and blends in the author's personal experience. An easy-to-follow list format identifies diagnoses, symptoms, and treatment needs for each trigger point. All major muscles are featured with illustrated stretches and release techniques designed for long term self management. Additional chapters include practical information to manage other myofascial complaints and perpetuating factors. About the Author Barbara Headley, PT, MSc., has devoted 20 years to studying the nature of movement dysfunction and pain, and the mechanism for trigger point dysfunction using surface EMG. Her findings have been published extensively and presented at international meetings.