Download or read book Trigger Point Therapy for Headaches Migraines written by Valerie DeLaune and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trigger Point Therapy can offer relief to the millions who struggle daily with headache pain. This book explains trigger point theory and then offers a complete program for self care that includes clear illustrations of all techniques.

Download or read book Trigger Point Therapy for Headaches and Migraines Including TMJ Pain written by Valerie DeLaune and published by . This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 75% of pain is caused by trigger points (areas of contracted cells in muscle tissue), but they are drastically under-diagnosed as the source of pain, including headaches and migraines. Trigger points may refer pain and other symptoms both in the local area and/or to other areas of the body, but since over 74% of trigger points are not located in the area where you feel pain, treating the local area does not resolve the problem most of the time. The most common "referral patterns" have been well documented and diagrammed over decades of research. Probably at least 90% of headaches and migraines are caused by trigger points in the upper back, neck, scalp, and facial muscles. You can probably relieve much or all of your headache pain with a combination of trigger point self-help, and identifying and eliminating all the perpetuating factors to the extent possible (the things that cause and keep trigger points activated). TMJ pain is often occurs together with headaches and migraines, and it is essential to treat both for lasting relief. In addition to headaches, migraines, and TMJ pain, conditions such as trapezius pain, neck stiffness and lack of range of motion, head-forward posture, and improper breathing are addressed. By clicking on the pertinent muscle chapter links from the table of contents (chapters 6 through 16), your e-book reader takes you to each chapter that may harbor trigger points that are the source of your pain. You'll find illustrations of common pain referral patterns that you can compare with your symptoms, and this will help you figure out where the common trigger points causing your pain are likely located.Along with outlining the common symptoms and causes for trigger points for each muscle, there are lists of "helpful hints" for resolving trigger points. Self-help techniques are written out and accompanied by detailed photos to guide you through the techniques. An extensive Appendix on perpetuating factors that will cause trigger points to form in any of the muscles of the body will help you gain lasting relief.

Download or read book Trigger Point Therapy for Low Back Pain written by Sharon Sauer and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2010 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents Sauer's trigger point therapy protocols for lumbar, buttock, and ilio-sacral pain. These gentle techniques are easy to learn and administer at home and include compression, stretching, and range of motion exercises for the muscles that refer pain to the lower back and hip areas.

Download or read book Mommies with Migraines written by Kevin L. Darden and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each type of headache has specific causes. These causes are specific habits each one of us has but need to avoid. This book is the compilation of a complete treatment plan of a typical migraine patient. The mother in this book had migraines for decades. Her life completely changed with the ability to take care of her own migraines. Please do not accept headaches. Fight them at all cost. They are stealing your life. Don't over complicate your migraines. Most patients get frustrated during a headache or migraine. I have to remind them to use what they know. The lessons in this book have stood the test of time. They work. Again, please don't get frustrated or over complicate your migraines. With so much information on headaches and migraines, a person could get overwhelmed. For my patients, my job is to limit how much information they need in order to help them. When you get confused or frustrated, reread needed chapters. This book is not medical advice but rather information for migraine sufferers. If you have concerns, seek medical attention immediately. In no way does this book replace medical treatment or advice. The information in this book has helped a lot of people and hope you are one of them. The harder you work, greater the reward.

Download or read book A New Approach to Headache and Migraine written by Pablo Tymoszuk and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's time to change the way we assess, treat and manage headache pain. If you suffer from chronic headache or migraine, you know that headaches can rule your daily life as you try to avoid triggers, cope with pain, manage unexpected attacks and spend hours trying different cures and searching for an answer. You've had all the scans, taken all the tests, but still don't have a definitive answer as to why you are constantly dealing with frequent, severe headache pain. Without an answer, the medical profession often ends up treating the symptoms, with the long-term use of medication, which can end up making your headaches worse and often come with a range of dangerous side effects.For over 23 years, author and manual therapist, Pablo Tymoszuk, has been successfully treating people with severe, frequent headaches, without the use of pain killers or medication.Combining common sense with manual therapy, the latest studies and years of experience, Pablo has developed effective strategies that minimize the symptoms of headache and migraine, treat the underlying causes and improve the overall health of his patients.By assessing all headaches using a three-component model that considers musculoskeletal, neurovascular and emotional contributions to your pain, Pablo demonstrates how simple, effective life style changes can make a profound difference to the frequency and severity of your headaches and improve your overall health.Whether you get headaches when you wake up, headaches behind your eye, at the back of your head or after eating, Pablo explains how the three-component model applies to your situation.This book also examines many of the current popular practices and theories around headache pain management. Pablo shares his insights on the value of identifying diet and environmental triggers, what nausea and aura might be trying to tell you, the impact of hormones, the types of manual therapy you should consider for headache pain, why trigger points are so important, the effectiveness of Botox and the difference between acupuncture and dry needling. With clear explanations, in-depth investigations, instructions, case studies and activities, Pablo guides you, step by step, towards a headache-free future.

Download or read book A New Approach to Headache and Migraine written by Pablo Tymoszuk and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's time to change the way we assess, treat and manage headache pain. If you suffer from chronic headache or migraine, you know that headaches can rule your daily life as you try to avoid triggers, cope with pain, manage unexpected attacks and spend hours trying different cures and searching for an answer. You've had all the scans, taken all the tests, but still don't have a definitive answer as to why you are constantly dealing with frequent, severe headache pain. Without an answer, the medical profession often ends up treating the symptoms, with the long-term use of medication, which can end up making your headaches worse and often come with a range of dangerous side effects.For over 23 years, author and manual therapist, Pablo Tymoszuk, has been successfully treating people with severe, frequent headaches, without the use of pain killers or medication.Combining common sense with manual therapy, the latest studies and years of experience, Pablo has developed effective strategies that minimize the symptoms of headache and migraine, treat the underlying causes and improve the overall health of his patients.By assessing all headaches using a three-component model that considers musculoskeletal, neurovascular and emotional contributions to your pain, Pablo demonstrates how simple, effective life style changes can make a profound difference to the frequency and severity of your headaches and improve your overall health.Whether you get headaches when you wake up, headaches behind your eye, at the back of your head or after eating, Pablo explains how the three-component model applies to your situation.This book also examines many of the current popular practices and theories around headache pain management. Pablo shares his insights on the value of identifying diet and environmental triggers, what nausea and aura might be trying to tell you, the impact of hormones, the types of manual therapy you should consider for headache pain, why trigger points are so important, the effectiveness of Botox and the difference between acupuncture and dry needling. With clear explanations, in-depth investigations, instructions, case studies and activities, Pablo guides you, step by step, towards a headache-free future.

Download or read book Migraine Surgery written by Bahman Guyuron and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2018-04-13 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide on migraine surgery from the world's leading authority An estimated 11.7% of the U.S. population or nearly 38 million adults and children suffer from migraine headaches. A severe and highly debilitating type of headache, migraine is the third most common and eighth most disabling disease in the world. People who suffer from migraines often experience neurological symptoms such as nausea and visual disturbances. Despite optimal preventive and abortive pharmacologic treatment, as many as one-third of migraine patients experience refractory headaches and persistent symptoms. Migraine Surgery by world-renowned plastic surgeon Bahman Guyuron reflects significant knowledge gleaned from 17 years of migraine research, pioneering development of nerve decompression surgery, and 2,500 migraine surgery procedures. With contributions from top neurologists and plastic surgeons, this state-of-the-art book is the only one on the market dedicated to the surgical treatment of migraines. The book begins with a brief history of migraines, followed by a concise overview covering clinical presentation, imaging, abortive, and preventive treatments such as over-the-counter and prescription medications, neurotoxin injections, peripheral nerve blocks, and neuromodulation. Key Highlights Discussion of migraine trigger points including impacted anatomy, detection methods, and trigger point deactivation surgery Surgical treatment of frontal, temporal, rhinogenic, occipital, auriculotemporal, lesser occipital, and nummular migraines including postoperative care and complications Superb illustrations provide visual insights on compressions points, trigger sites, nerves, and the surgical treatment of headaches Extensive high-quality videos posted in the Thieme Media Center delineate life-altering surgical approaches This one-of-a-kind book is the ultimate guide to headache surgery and a must have for resident and veteran plastic surgeons alike. Neurologists and neurosurgeons will also benefit from reading this succinct yet masterful resource.

Download or read book Headaches and Migraine written by Leon Chaitow and published by HarperThorsons. This book was released on 1986 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These non-drug methods can be undertaken by anyone, without fear of side-effects, and can be most effective in pain relief.

Download or read book Travell Simons Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction Upper half of body written by David G. Simons and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 1999 with total page 1068 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Second Edition presents introductory general information on all trigger points and also detailed descriptions of single muscle syndromes for the upper half of the body. It includes 107 new drawings, a number of trigger point release techniques in addition to spray and stretch, and a new chapter on intercostal muscles and diaphragm.

Download or read book A Little Book of Self Care Trigger Points written by Amanda Oswald and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New science confirms that trigger-point massage is one of the most effective ways to relieve pain. Trigger Points gives you 40 simple, step-by-step exercises you can safely use at home to target pain - from long-term, debilitating backache or repetitive strain injury to migraines or acute, post-injury pain. Author and leading therapist Amanda Oswald specialises in working with chronic pain conditions. In this book, she explains how trigger points - small, tender knots of connective tissue - can cause symptoms, either around the trigger point itself or referred to elsewhere in the body. Pressure and massage can release these knots and bring immediate, long-lasting relief. Identify your pain patterns, locate the trigger points responsible using detailed body maps, then treat the trigger points accurately and safely. Each exercise shows you how to position your body, different ways to apply pressure, how long to sustain it, and how often to repeat the process. With Trigger Points, you can take control of chronic or recurring pain yourself to achieve life-changing results.

Download or read book A Massage Therapist s Guide to Treating Headaches and Neck Pain E Book written by Sandy Fritz and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-04-20 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The massage therapist's guide to treating headaches and neck pain is a practical guide for the massage therapist to assist them in identifying appropriate massage treatment for those experiencing headaches and neck pain. The book describes the most common headache types and causes for neck pain that can be effectively addressed with therapeutic massage and associated methods easily incorporated into massage. Assessment procedures are provided both to identify appropriate treatment and to alert the massage therapist to more serious conditions that could be responsible for the symptoms and require a referral for further diagnosis and treatment. Protocols for treatment using massage and other soft tissue methods are provided. The text is written in a practical way that is user friendly. Incorporates a DVD demonstrating the palpation and treatment methods. Abundant illustrations and photos • Easy reference, easy language • DVD demonstrating methods and technique, such as: massage of face and head, massage of neck; and treatment of breathing pattern disorders and headaches • Written by two world-renowned authors

Download or read book Multidisciplinary Management of Migraine written by César Fernández-de-las-Peñas and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2012-02-03 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Another selection of the Jones and Bartlett Series: Contemporary Issues in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Medicine Multidisciplinary Management of Migraine: Pharmacological, Manual, and Other Therapies is the first textbook focused on the multidisciplinary treatment of migraine including pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. This comprehensive text discusses epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of patients with migraine headache integrating clinical experience and expertise with current evidence-based best practices. The authors are worldwide experts recognized in migraine and headache with experience in academic, research, and practice settings. Multidisciplinary Management of Migraine: Pharmacological, Manual, and Other Therapies reviews the options for medical management of patients with migraine by way of: pharmacological interventions; musculoskeletal interventions including muscle and joint–centered interventions, manual therapy, and dry needling; and complementary and alternative medicine techniques including naturopathy, acupuncture, and placebo. With a multimodal and multidisciplinary approach, this comprehensive resource provides a variety of therapeutic tools for students and practitioners to provide excellent care and medical management of patients with migraine headache. Key Topics: • Theories of migraine pathophysiology • Sensitization mechanisms • Migraine triggers • Examination of the cervical and thoracic spinal joints • Pharmacological interventions • Musculoskeletal interventions • Alternative medicine techniques This textbook is perfect for completing a headache library combined with tension-type and cervicogenic headache. Browse additional titles in the Jones & Bartlett Learning Series Contemporary Issues in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Medicine, at: http://go.jblearning.com/PTseries

Download or read book The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook written by Clair Davies and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trigger point therapy is one of the fastest-growing and most effective pain therapies in the world. Medical doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and massage therapists are all beginning to use this technique to relieve patients’ formerly undiagnosable muscle and joint pain, both conditions that studies have shown to be the cause of nearly 25 percent of all doctor visits. This book addresses the problem of myofascial trigger points—tiny contraction knots that develop in a muscle when it is injured or overworked. Restricted circulation and lack of oxygen in these points cause referred pain. Massage of the trigger is the safest, most natural, and most effective form of pain therapy. Trigger points create pain throughout the body in predictable patterns characteristic to each muscle, producing discomfort ranging from mild to severe. Trigger point massage increases circulation and oxygenation in the area and often produces instant relief. 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. This edition includes a new chapter by the now deceased author, Clair Davies’ daughter, Amber Davies, who is passionate about continuing her father’s legacy. The new edition also includes postural assessments and muscle tests, an illustrated index of symptoms, and clinical technique drawings and descriptions to assist both practitioners and regular readers in assessing and treating trigger points. If you have ever suffered from, or have treated someone who suffers from myofascial trigger point pain, this is a must-have book.

Download or read book Head Pain Natural Relief written by Kathryn Merrow and published by Mind Touch Communications. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are reasons why your head hurts. In fact, there may be several reasons. You will find them in this book and you will also discover how to get rid of them! "Your book is one for the ages. It's like having a first aid kit in the house. Something you can always refer to." - Maurice Chuka. You will also discover simple steps to get rid of your headaches and migraines naturally. Here's a testimonial from 'Fine Print': "This book is loaded with practical tips from the author's professional and personal experience with headaches. If you're suffering from a migraine headache right now, I recommend that you skip directly to the chapter called "What helps a migraine RIGHT NOW?" for some easy and effective ways to start relieving the pain right away. You may also want to take a look at the sections that start with "Trigger points which cause head pain" and use the helpful diagrams and massage tips the author includes to track down and treat the source of your headache. (An example of her massage tips: certain muscles respond better to being "lifted," "pushed up," or "unrolled front to back" rather than simply being pressed in on.) Once you're past an immediate headache crisis, go back and read the entire book to get a comprehensive look at the possible causes for your headaches and some all-natural ways to reduce or even permanently eliminate them. I picked up a number of quick and easy tips from this book that I can start using today to immediately reduce my headache frequency and intensity. Plus the author's tips on posture, exercise, diet, sleeping positions, and more are arming me with a plan for making myself less vulnerable to headaches in the future. Thanks for the pain relief, Kathryn!" Pain Relief Coach Kathryn Merrow will help you understand why your head hurts and how to get rid of your head pain. When you are done reading this book you will understand more about the causes of headaches than most doctors know. Topics include: Migraines in Children, Causes of Migraines, Muscles and Headaches, Trigger Points, How to Self-Treat Trigger Points, Headache Posture, How to Correct Your Posture, What is a Migraine? What Helps a Migraine Right Now? Yoga for Head Pain, Other Causes of Headaches, Muscle Tension Headaches, How to Get Rid of Tension Headaches, Heat Therapy or Cold Therapy, Food and Headaches, Morning Headaches, Relief without Drugs, Surgery for Headaches, Massage for Headaches, How to Sleep without Headaches, How to Feel Better, and much, much more. And when you take the steps to get rid of your headaches naturally you will have a big additional benefit: You will feel better all over!

Download or read book Clinical Mastery in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain written by Lucy Whyte Ferguson and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2005 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise and easily referenced clinical text brings together editors from a range of disciplines to address therapeutic approaches to common muscle and joint pain. Organized by chief complaint, each chapter follows a structured format that takes readers from overview and assessment, through a case history, to a planned program of rehabilitation, generalization to similar conditions, and a treatment protocol. (Midwest).

Download or read book Heal Your Headache written by David Buchholz and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2002-08-12 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the breakthrough understanding that virtually all headaches are forms of migraine--because migraine is not a specific type of headache, but the built-in mechanism that causes headaches of all kinds, along with neck stiffness, sinus congestion, dizziness, and other problems--Dr. Buchholz's Heal Your Headache puts headache sufferers back in control of their lives with a simple, transforming program: Step 1: Avoid the "Quick Fix." Too often painkillers only make matters worse because of the crippling complication known as rebound. Step 2: Reduce Your Triggers. The crux of the program: a migraine diet that eliminates the foods that push headache sufferers over the top. Step 3: Raise Your Threshold. When diet and other lifestyle changes aren't enough, preventive medication can help stay the course. That's it: in three steps turn your headache problems around.

Download or read book Common Pitfalls in the Evaluation and Management of Headache written by Elizabeth W. Loder and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-04-10 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discussing real-world cases, this practical guide highlights areas of diagnostic uncertainty and shows common pitfalls in headache diagnosis and treatment.