Trigger Point Self-Care Manual: For Pain-Free officiel Movement by Finando, Donna NEUF

Donna Finando, L.Ac., L.M.T., is a practitioner of acupuncture and massage, specializing in myofascial meridian therapy and myofascial release techniques for the treatment of chronic and acute pain. She studied extensively with Janet Travell, M.D., a pioneer in the field of pain management, and has taught myology and myofascial meridian therapy throughout the country for more than 20 years. She lives on Long Island, New York, where she has been in continual practice for the past 29 years. She is also the coauthor of Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain.

Introduction



Chapter 1: What Are Trigger Points and How Do I Treat Them?



Chapter 2: Common Musculoskeletal Injuries and Trigger Points



HEAD AND FACE PAIN

Sternocleidomastoid

Posterior Cervicals--Semispinalis Capitis, Semispinalis Cervicis Splenius Capitis

Splenius Cervicis

Masseter

Temporalis

Pterygoids--Medial Pterygoid, Lateral Pterygoid



NECK AND UPPER BACK PAIN

Trapezius

Levator Scapulae

Posterior Cervicals--Semispinalis Capitis, Semispinalis Cervicis Splenius Cervicis

Rhomboids

Scalenes



SHOULDER PAIN

Infraspinatus

Teres Minor

Supraspinatus

Subscapularis

Pectoralis Major

Pectoralis Minor

Deltoid

Biceps Brachii

Scalenes

Latissimus Dorsi and Teres Major



ELBOW, ARM, AND HAND PAIN

Supraspinatus

Triceps Brachii

Brachioradialis

Brachialis

Hand and Finger Extensors

Hand and Finger Flexors

Subscapularis

Scalenes



TORSO PAIN

Erector Spinae--Iliocostalis Thoracis, Iliocostalis Lumborum, Longissimus Thoracis Iliopsoas

The Abdominals--Transversus Abdominis, External Oblique, Internal Oblique

The Abdominals--Rectus Abdominis

Serratus Anterior

Latissimus Dorsi



LOW BACK, BUTTOCK, HIP, AND THIGH PAIN

Erector Spinae--Iliocostalis Thoracis, Iliocostalis Lumborum, Longissimus Thoracis

Quadratus Lumborum

The Gluteals--Gluteus Maximus

The Gluteals--Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus

Piriformis

Tensor Fasciae Latae

Hamstrings--Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus



GROIN AND INNER THIGH PAIN

The Adductors--Adductor Magnus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis

Pectineus

Gracilis



THIGH AND KNEE PAIN

Iliopsoas

Quadriceps Femoris--Vastus Medialis, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius, Rectus Femoris

Sartorius

Tensor Fasciae Latae

Hamstrings--Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus

Popliteus



LOWER LEG, ANKLE, AND FOOT PAIN

Gastrocnemius

Soleus

Tibialis Anterior

Tibialis Posterior

The Peroneals--Peroneus Longus, Peroneus Brevis, Peroneus Tertius

Long Extensors of the Toes--Extensor Digitorum Longus, Extensor Hallucis Longus

Long Flexors of the Toes--Flexor Digitorum Longus, Flexor Hallucis Longus



Conclusion: Guidelines for Injury Prevention



Appendix 1: Associated Muscles



Appendix 2: Helpful Treatment Aids



Pain Pattern Index



Symptom Index