Clair davies is the author of the trigger point therapy workbook 4. Now this renowned bodywork expert and educator revisits the subject of frozen shoulder with the frozen shoulder workbook, offering the. Primary psoas trigger points will be found deep in your abdomen about two inches to. Trigger point therapy workbook by clair davies waterstones. Your selftreatment guide for pain relief by clair davies and amber davies 20, paperback, revised at the best online prices at ebay. Your selftreatment guide for pain relief, 2nd edition by simons, david g. However, when choosing to perform trigger point selftherapy there are some simple and universal precautions. Davies s interest in massage began when he successfully selftreated a frozen shoulder with trigger point massage. Buy a discounted paperback of trigger point therapy workbook, 3rd online from. A musthave for pain sufferers the trigger point therapy workbook by clair davies, nctmb and amber davis, cmtpt, lmt is a great trigger point manual telling you all you need to know about trigger points.
A popular book that promises too much and ignores recent science and. The trigger point therapy workbook by clair davies. Schertz, texas i learned more in two days than in three months doing practical massage in school. Find us on facebook the trigger pointtherapy workbook your selftreatmentguide for pain relief get the 3rd edition now. This edition includes a new chapter by the now deceased author, clair davies daughter, amber davies, who is passionate about continuing her fathers legacy. Endorsements by physicians the trigger point therapy. The trigger point manual 2volume set our recommended choice if you can find them. To learn more about all the specific trigger points and how to treat them i recommend the trigger point therapy workbook by clair davies. They have summarized and expanded upon the most important information that you need to know from myofascial pain and dysfunction. In this revised edition of his bestselling book, the trigger point therapy workbook, clair davies, a certified massage therapist and expert in trigger point therapy, outlines a very userfriendly and completely uptodate method of selfmassage that people can employ as a means of reducing.
Trigger points can have an underlying cause, and reading a trigger point selfhelp book, although highly recommended, is a long way from preparing us to identify and treat these underlying causes. Your selftreatment guide for pain relief by davies, clair and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Included in the books is useful, everyday advice on what actions or positions to avoid so you dont reactivate the trigger point and thus the pain cycle. Trigger point science is as disappointing as an empty christmas stocking. Dear davies family, i wrote in your guest book for clair back in march, 2011. Trigger point release self treatment cautions and tips. Tpm is the easiest thing in the world and it can make a big difference in your daily life. About the author now deceased, clair davies, nctmb nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork, specialized in trigger point massage for the treatment of pain. This new edition was published by new harbinger publications in 20.
I fortunately was treated by the authors daughter amber davies and followed the principles from the authors first book, the trigger point therapy workbook. Trigger point therapy workbook, 3rd, your selftreatment guide for. The trigger point therapy workbook, by clair davies, p. Having read this book as well, it is an excellent resource for anyone with shoulder. Daviess interest in massage began when he successfully selftreated a frozen shoulder with trigger point massage. Now deceased,clair davies, nctmb nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork, specialized in trigger point massage for the treatment of pain. Trigger point massage is a proven treatment that relieves all types of softtissue pain, including repetitive strain injuries and fibromyalgia. They examine a wide range of pain patterns and present evaluation and palpation techniques for reducing trigger pointsand thereby. Now deceased, clair davies, nctmb nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork, specialized in trigger point massage for the treatment of pain. Clair davies author of the trigger point therapy workbook. Clair davies died peacefully at home in 2006 of colon cancer. If you are interested in learning and selfapplying trigger point massage. Your selftreatment guide for pain relief the trigger point therapy workbook is an.
Davies amber manuale della terapia dei trigger point. Powerful techniques to relieve shoulder pain and stiffness author clair davies own case of frozen shoulder led him to undertake an extensive study of trigger points and referred pain that eventually resulted in his bestselling trigger point therapy workbook. Clair davies book starts by describing the authors personal journey as a person in pain who discovered the power of selfapplied trigger point therapy. In trigger point therapy for myofascial pain donna and steven finando have organized vast amounts of information on treating myofascial pain into an accessible users manual for healthcare practitioners. Now deceased, clair davies, nctmb nationally certified in therapeutic. The trigger point therapy workbook, third edition, has made a huge impact among health professionals and the public alike, becoming an overnight classic in the field of pain relief. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. I am writing again today because as time passes, i continue to use my trigger point manual and i. I also recommend sharon sauer and mary biancalanas book on selftreatment for lower back pain. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Trigger points are places in softtissues swollen due to lack of oxygen.
Inspired by the experience, he began an intensive private study of trigger points and referred pain. Amber completely revised the trigger point therapy workbook 3rd edition written by her father clair davies. This is the only selfhelp book designed to help the layperson to treat themselves for painful trigger points with massage. The first edition of this workbook is regarded as a classic in its field, and was the first book to introduce trigger point therapy to the general public as a selfcare tool for alleviating chronic pain caused by a variety of conditions, including arthritis, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, headache, muscle ache, and repetitive strain injuries. I read with fascination clair and amber davies the. It was a good refresher in anatomy and an encouragement to pay closer attention to it. Your selftreatment guide for pain relief a new harbinger selfhelp workbook 3 rev wkb by clair davies isbn. Trigger point therapy is one of the most intriguing and fastestgrowing bodywork styles in the world. The book then goes on to detail the basics of trigger point science and methods of selftreatment. The trigger point therapy workbook is the book i recommend to my patients. Clair davies obituary lexington, ky lexington herald. The trigger point therapy workbook by clair davies free.
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