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The Concise Book of Trigger Points, Third Edition: A Professional and Self-Help Manual Paperback – September 16, 2014

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Since publication almost ten years ago, The Concise Book of Trigger Points has been translated into over twenty languages and become a best seller worldwide. This new edition has been completely updated with current research, evidence, and advanced techniques for manual therapy practitioners, and includes simple self-help protocols that the layperson can do at home.
 
Containing full-color illustrations, this compact reference guide explains how to treat chronic pain through trigger point -- tender, painful nodules that form in muscle fibers and connective tissues.
 
The easy reference format presents useful information about the trigger points relating to the main skeletal muscles, which are central to massage, bodywork, and physical therapy. The first six chapters provide a sound background to the physiology of trigger points, and the general methods of treatment. Chapters 7 through 12 are organized by muscle group, with the information about each muscle presented in a uniform accessible style. Each two-page spread gives detailed anatomical information, referred pain patterns, plus key trigger point information, practitioner protocols, and self-help information and drawings.

“This book wonderfully describes the syndromes of myofascial pain that affect the skeletal muscles. The text is clear, with detailed information about the presentation of syndromes in each body region, and the illustrations show the referred pain patterns clearly. Individuals suffering from myofascial pain will find it useful in understanding and managing their symptoms.”
--Dr. Bob Gerwin, MD, FAAN
Medical Director and President,Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
 
“Simeon Niel-Asher has improved on an already wonderfully descriptive book on myofacial pain, trigger points, and syndromes. The text is clear, the diagrams excellent and the overall result is an excellent resource.”
--Dr. Simon Vulfsons, MD, Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Pain Management Director, the Institute for Pain Medicine, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
 
“This book is a must-have for manual therapists serious about their craft, as well as for serious self-treaters who want to take their level of understanding and treatment independence to a higher level. The book is extremely well organized, well written, and concise. The illustrations are beautiful and accurate.”
--Jonathan Reynolds, PhD, PT, co-owner and founder of Reynolds Rehabilitation Enterprises
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    240 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    North Atlantic Books
  4. Publication date
    September 16, 2014
  5. Dimensions
    8.4 x 0.5 x 10.8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    158394849X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1583948491
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Trigger point therapy is a powerful tool in the treatment of acute and chronic pain

concise book of trigger points

Comprehensive information concisely arranged for quick reference

Ideal for students embarking on clinical practice, physical therapists wanting to understand more about pain management, or any individual wishing to treat their own pain.

Covers over 65 individual muscles and commonly associated pain conditions, organized in to six color-coded regions of the body:

concise book of trigger points

  • Face, Head and Neck
  • Trunk and Spine
  • Shoulder and Upper Arm
  • Forearm and Hand
  • Hip and Thigh
  • Leg and Foot

concise book of trigger points

Specific guidance on how to stretch and when to strengthen

Figure: stretching techniques for pectoralis major (upper fibers)

concise book of trigger points

Includes chapters on the physiological mechanism and clinical evidence-base for trigger point therapy

Anatomy of the muscle spindle and Golgi tendon organ (GTO)

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"Probably the clearest, most concise and comprehensive presentation of the trigger point picture I have ever read. Eminently practical and clinically useful."
--Dr. Richard Bachrach, D.O., F.A.O.A.S.M, president and medical
director of the Center for Sports and Osteopathic Medicine

About the Author

SIMEON NIEL-ASHER, B. Phil., B.Sc., (Ost.), qualified as an osteopath in 1992, and uses trigger point therapy in his every day work. He is the inventor of the Niel-Asher technique™ for treating frozen shoulder syndrome and was named by the Evening Standard newspaper as one of the top ten osteopaths in London. He is involved in treating, research, writing, and teaching throughout Europe, the Middle East and the USA.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ North Atlantic Books; Revised ed. edition (September 16, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 158394849X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1583948491
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.41 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.4 x 0.5 x 10.8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 201 ratings

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Gary Wiley
5.0 out of 5 stars My wife actually liked it for her pain.
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2023
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Gave it to my wife to help her with her degenerative back disorder and the pain in her knees from a botched double knee replacement. It was no cure but it did help relieve some of the pain.
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Ama Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars The book arrived on time and in gr8 condition.
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My wife really enjoyed this book, it's very informative with lots of photos.
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Veronica
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect supplement / complement to Clair Davis Book
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2020
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I have had for many years the outstanding Clair Davies book "The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief." Ordered the Niel-Asher book because I have been helped by Niel-Asher's video as to massaging the very hard to identify and treat Pterygoid muscles. Just received "The Concise Book of Trigger Points, Third Edition: A Professional and Self-Help Manual" and was blown away by the detailed, explicit diagrams and, without having read the book, I can tell by the comprehensive and very clear Table of Contents that it has very helpful descriptions of all muscles including the muscles of the head, face and neck. I'm very happy I got this book and look forward to learning more about the muscles so I can more clearly identify to my doctor and therapist the muscles that need attention and Botox treatment.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great for general public
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I've worked in Sports Medicine for 10 years and was looking for something to brush up on my skills. Due to my background, I must admit it was largely overview. For the general public, this is a great book if you'd like a better understanding of trigger points as well as soft tissue function overall.
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Ivan
5.0 out of 5 stars Lot of information with full colored pictures.
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2019
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It is really good book, specially for physiotherapists or massage therapists. Lot of information with full colored pictures. I am very satisfied with this book. Thanks to the seller. Recommend it!
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Happy Life
5.0 out of 5 stars Through and Understandable
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Very comprehensive. Written to be understood by everyone and detailed enough for a professional. Excellent pictures and illustrations.
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Homeowner
5.0 out of 5 stars Good reading
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Thorough and good presentation
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Ms. Gumball
5.0 out of 5 stars this is my favorite because each page is great summary I can flip ...
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Partnered with other books and information, this is my favorite because each page is great summary I can flip thru as I use massage ball to work a body part.
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Saisrinivasan @Premkumar
2.0 out of 5 stars Not for the practitioners
Reviewed in India on August 17, 2020
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It’s not apt for practising Physios
It’s mainly meant for the people seeking for self relief
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polaris
5.0 out of 5 stars livraison rapide
Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2018
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cadeau de noel ma fille travaille en readaptation physique
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A. Kunde
5.0 out of 5 stars A highly recommended and excellent resource - easy to understand
Reviewed in Germany on June 22, 2019
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This is a great resource which even a patient can understand. The drawings are extremely detailed and the explanations are clear. Medical terms are also used for professionals or patients who wish to research further. Simeon Neil-Ascher has treated me personally as have members of his staff and were in every aspect excellent practitioners. I have given this book to 2 physiotherapists I visit and I even took a copy on my last trip overseas. Now I discover that a Kindle version is available, which I will certainly buy.
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Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 26, 2018
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Love the history & theory explanations at the beginning.
The anatomical knowledge, possible causes & treatment plans for each muscle are superb.
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Dany-Jack Mercier
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent livre
Reviewed in France on September 23, 2018
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Ce livre se lit facilement et donne énormément de renseignements sur les points trigger et la façon dont on peut les traiter. Beaucoup de photographies et d’explications. Merci à l’auteur pour ce travail de fond sur un sujet passionnant.
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