Travell, Simons & Simons' Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual

By Joseph M. Donnelly

Travell, Simons & Simons' Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual is the authoritative clinical reference on the diagnosis and treatment of myofascial pain syndromes. Building on the pioneering work of Janet Travell and David Simons, this landmark manual remains the gold standard for understanding trigger points and their role in musculoskeletal pain.

Widely used by physical therapists, physicians, chiropractors, massage therapists, and rehabilitation specialists, this manual combines detailed anatomical illustrations with practical diagnostic criteria and hands-on treatment guidance. It serves as an essential resource for evidence-informed pain management and clinical practice.

What This Book Does

This book provides a comprehensive framework for identifying, assessing, and treating myofascial trigger points. It guides clinicians through muscle-specific pain referral patterns, palpation techniques, differential diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions used in real-world rehabilitation and pain management settings.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of myofascial pain syndromes
• Detailed anatomical drawings and muscle-specific trigger point maps
• Clear guidance on diagnosis and differential assessment
• Evidence-informed treatment and management strategies
• Trusted clinical reference used worldwide by pain professionals

Who Should Use This Book?

• Physical therapists and rehabilitation specialists
• Physicians and pain management clinicians
• Chiropractors and osteopathic practitioners
• Massage therapists and manual therapy professionals
• Students in physical therapy and musculoskeletal medicine

Why It’s Essential (Strengths)

• Universally regarded as the definitive trigger point reference
• Combines anatomical precision with hands-on clinical guidance
• Supports accurate diagnosis and effective pain treatment
• Widely adopted in clinical training and professional practice
• Excellent value at BooksGoat with free shipping

The definitive guide to diagnosing and treating myofascial pain.
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