Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction
The Trigger Point Manual
2-Volume Set
Travell and Simons

This definitive reference on myofascial pain features improved positioning in many of the drawings demonstrating Dr. Travell's techniques.

Non-spray and stretch treatment methods are now included, along with a completely revised theory on the nature of trigger points.

Volume 1: Upper Half of Body

Contents

Introduction

1. Glossary
2. General Overview
3. Apropos of all Muscles
4. Perpetuating Factors

Head and Neck Pain

5. Overview of Head and Neck Region
6. Trapezius Muscle
7. Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
8. Masseter Muscle
9. Temporalis Muscle
10. Medial Pterygoid Muscle
11. Lateral Pterygoid Muscle
12. Digastric Muscle and Other Anterior Neck Muscles
13. Cutaneous I: Facial Muscles (Orbicularis Oculi, Zygomaticus Major, Platysma, and Buccinator)
14. Cutaneous II: Occipitofrontalis
15. Splenius Capitis and Splenius Cervicis Muscles
16. Posterior Cervical Muscles: Semispinalis Capitis, Longissimus Capitis, Semispinalis Cervicis, Multifidi, and Rotatores
17. Suboccipital Muscles: Recti Capitis Posteriores Major and Minor, Obliqui Inferior and Superior

Upper Back, Shoulder, and Arm Pain

18. Overview of Upper Back, Shoulder, and Arm Region
19. Levator Scapulae Muscle
20. Scalene Muscles
21. Supraspinatus Muscle
22. Infraspinatus Muscle
23. Teres Minor Muscle
24. Latissimus Dorsi Muscle
25. Teres Major Muscle
26. Subscapularis Muscle
27. Rhomboid Major and Minor Muscles
28. Deltoid Muscle and Arm Region
29. Coracobrachialis Muscle
30. Biceps Brachii Muscle
31. Brachialis Muscle
32. Triceps Brachii Muscle (and the Anconeus)

Forearm and Hand Pain

33. Overview of Forearm and Hand Region
34. Hand Extensor and Brachioradialis Muscles
35. Finger Extensor Muscles: Extensor Digitorum and Extensor Indicis
36. Supinator Muscle
37. Palmaris Longus Muscle
38. Hand and Finger Flexors in the Forearm: Flexores Carpi Radialis and Ulnaris, Flexores Digitorum Superficialis and Profundus, Flexor Pollicis Longus (and the Pronator Teres)
39. Adductor and Opponens Pollicis Muscles (Trigger Thumb)
40. Interosseous Muscles of the Hand, Lumbricals, and Abductor Digiti Minimi

Torso Pain

41. Overview of Torso Region
42. Pectoralis Major Muscle (and the Subclavius)
43. Pectoralis Minor Muscle
44. Sternalis Muscle
45. Intercostal Muscles and the Diaphragm
46. Serratus Anterior Muscle
47. Serratus Posterior Superior and Inferior Muscles
48. Thoracolumbar Paraspinal Muscles
49. Abdominal Muscles

Index

Volume 2: The Lower Extremities

Contents

Introduction

1. Glossary
2. General Issues

Lower Torso Pain

3. Lower Torso Pain-and-Muscle Guide
4. Quadratus Lumborum Muscle
5. Iliopsoas Muscle
6. Pelvic Floor Muscles
7. Gluteus Maximus Muscle
8. Gluteus Medius Muscle
9. Gluteus Minimus Muscle
10. Piriformis and Other Short Lateral Rotators

Hip, Thigh and Knee Pain

11. Hip, Thigh, and Knee Pain-and-Muscle Guide
12. Tensor Fasciae Latae Muscle and Sartorius Muscle
13. Pectineus Muscle
14. Quadriceps Femoris Group
15. Adductor Muscles of the Hip
16. Hamstring Muscles
17. Popliteus Muscle

Leg, Ankle and Foot Pain

18. Leg, Ankle, and Foot Pain-and-Muscle Guide
19. Tibialis Anterior Muscle
20. Peroneal Muscles
21. Gastrocnemius Muscle
22. Soleus Muscle and Plantaris Muscle
23. Tibialis Posterior Muscle
24. Long Extensors of Toes
25. Long Flexor Muscles of Toes
26. Superficial Intrinsic Foot Muscles
27. Deep Intrinsic Foot Muscles
28. Management of Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Index

Also available:
Travell & Simons' Trigger Point Flip Charts
Travell & Simons' Myofascial Pain Syndromes Tapes

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