
A central theme is that the source of pain is often far from where it is actually felt.
Sections are divided by body area (e.g., head, shoulders, back, and even pelvic/genital areas) to help readers quickly find relevant information.
Designed as a step-by-step handbook, the workbook includes several tools to help readers locate and treat their own pain:
It features over 200 illustrations showing exactly where trigger points form and their corresponding referred pain patterns.
The book's core philosophy is that active participation in one's own healing through manual techniques can significantly reduce or eliminate pain.
Recent editions, such as the 3rd Edition available at Barnes & Noble , include postural assessments and muscle tests.
The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: A Guide to Self-Managed Pain Relief
The workbook is built on the theory of —tiny, hyper-irritable "contraction knots" that develop in overworked or injured muscles.