The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook

by Clair Davies

Clair Davies was a piano tuner who hurt.

In an attempt to deal with debilitating job-related muscle pain, he studied massage therapy. There he learned of Travell & Simons revolutionary approach to muscular pain.

Davies has written this "Self-Treatment Guide to Pain Relief" with emphasis on self-treatment in everyday language, thus making the information available to everyone. This book goes over why you hurt and how to fix it.

Note: Two of Travell & Simons' most important techniques, range-of-motion testing and stretching, are omitted. For accurate diagnosis and lasting relief, see the Range-of-Motion Testing chart.

For pain patterns related to specific muscles, see Myofascial Pain Syndrome, by David G. Simons, M. D. Learn how to stretch and spray the pain away.

If you are being treated for fibromyalgia, sciatica, or tension headache only through painkillers and muscle relaxants make sure your physician has seen Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain by Dr. Devin Starlanyl, and Travell & Simons' landmark work Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual.