Pain Relief With Trigger Point Self-Help
Author | : Valerie DeLaune |
Publisher | : Lotus Pub. |
Total Pages | : 336 |
Release | : 2011-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 1905367252 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781905367252 |
Rating | : 4/5 (252 Downloads) |
Download or read book Pain Relief With Trigger Point Self-Help written by Valerie DeLaune and published by Lotus Pub.. This book was released on 2011-06 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Trigger points--tender, painful knots that develop in muscles and tissues--are a common cause of chronic pain. With more than a quarter of all Americans suffering from various types of daily chronic pain, it's estimated that these hyper-irritated hardened masses are the primary cause of pain 75 percent of the time. Sustained self-treatment is by far the most effective trigger point therapy. Pain Relief with Trigger Point Self-Help helps you understand and then treat your condition, leading to rapid, effective, and lasting pain relief. With full-color photos and illustrations throughout, it explains the physiology of trigger points and teaches you how to: Locate your trigger points and understand "referred pain" Prevent trigger points from forming by making simple lifestyle changes, practicing proper body mechanics, and addressing nutritional deficiencies'Treat trigger points by applying pressure and doing simple stretches. Understand common pain conditions for each area of the body Written for anyone wishing to successfully treat his or her own pain, the bookis also an invaluable reference for any health-care provider whose patients suffer from either chronic or acute pain."-- Publisher.