The Concise Book of Trigger Points

Great book. Really informative.

Love this book. The format is excellent for the non-specialist. I have ongoing back pain issues due to scoliosis, accidental damage and now the inevitable lack of spring chicken.. I exercise by cycling and can suffer intense pain at the opposite end from where one might expect it. I was able to swiftly scan the book for the relevant section and identify the offending muscle group. This, combined with the self-help advice in the book and conversations with my osteopath, removes some of the fear of intense pain. Knowledge is power. It still hurts but I understand the enemy more.

I'm physioterapist in DK and this book helps me to mark the right area or connections to the pain on the patients body. Good picturs.

This really is the best book on the subject of trigger point therapy. Clear, concise diagrams of pain referral patterns makes locating the culprit muscle and dealing with the problem so much easier. The authour also details other possible causes of pain and suggests consideration of alternative therapy avenues to try. This is simply a 'must have' book for any serious remedial or sports massage therapist.

Such details when it comes to human anatomy in amazing drawings and scematics as I've never imagined could be. MUCH MORE than I could ever imagine when buying this book!

As a massage therapist myself who has had problems with my back and neck due to surgery I decided to buy this book to enhance my own knowledge of trigger point therapy. I am glad I did as not only has it helped me it will also help others who come to me suffering from the pain caused by trigger points. I am absolutely delighted with this most helpful book and the illustrations are superb. I think this is a great book for all massage and bodywork therapists who want to enhance their treatments and really help their clients. 10 out of 10 to the author

This book is as it says 'concise'. The 'text' part of the book focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the 'why and where' of trigger point formation and how to find and treat them with finger palpitations. The 'technique' part of the book covers the muscles of the body giving illustrations of position, action, etc., where pain occurs, where trigger point is, techniques to release it and suggestions for self-help between therapist sessions. I can see why the lecturer on my advanced massage course recommended Neil-Asher as a text book; though as a self-help manual the anatomy and physiology is in great depth, but the majority of the book would be useful.

Overall this book does what is says on the tin providing a concise and succinct introduction to trigger points and their treatment. However, this book is severely let down by not being adequately referenced and in some areas too concise. For example, sweeping statements such as "A trigger point in a muscle with a high percentage of type two fibers may respond more rapidly to treatment" are made without any references to back up them up or a discussion of the mechanism involved which is fundamentally important for implementing evidence based decision making in clinical practice.

Cette livre c'est complète , avec des explications sur des point et méridienne du corps. Je l'ai pris en anglais pour bien réviser mon anglais .Je recommande

It is a good book for all manual therapists. Simple exercises mentioned in it are good for sef treatment.

As a massage therapist this book has assisted me in giving therapy to my clients, and has given not only pain relief, but Progressive pain relief. I've had clients that have been in pain for 20 years tell me if they feel 80% better after the first treatments of their trigger points. What a blessing!

Very good quality. I recommend it.

nice book