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Acupuncture, Trigger Points and Musculoskeletal Pain

A scientific approach to acupuncture for use by doctors and physiotherapists in the diagnosis and management of myofascial trigger point pain

Book • Third Edition2005

Authors:

P.E. Baldry and John W. Thompson

Acupuncture, Trigger Points and Musculoskeletal Pain

A scientific approach to acupuncture for use by doctors and physiotherapists in the diagnosis and management of myofascial trigger point pain

Book • Third Edition2005

 

Cover for Acupuncture, Trigger Points and Musculoskeletal Pain

Authors:

P.E. Baldry and John W. Thompson

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This new edition of this highly successful book describes how musculoskeletal pain can be simply and effectively treated by acupuncture. Building on a thorough review of the scient ... read full description

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    Pages 359-367

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This new edition of this highly successful book describes how musculoskeletal pain can be simply and effectively treated by acupuncture. Building on a thorough review of the scientific evidence available, the provides a detailed and practical account of the many different forms of musculoskeletal pain and the specific ways in which acupuncture can be applied effectively to trigger points to alleviate this pain. Case studies are included to aid diagnosis and choice of treatment.

This new edition of this highly successful book describes how musculoskeletal pain can be simply and effectively treated by acupuncture. Building on a thorough review of the scientific evidence available, the provides a detailed and practical account of the many different forms of musculoskeletal pain and the specific ways in which acupuncture can be applied effectively to trigger points to alleviate this pain. Case studies are included to aid diagnosis and choice of treatment.

Key Features

  • Evidence-based, up-to-date, and detailed information on trigger points, musculoskeletal pain, and the physiology of pain provide the most authoritative assessments available on this topic.
  • Practical, step-by-step treatment guidelines help readers apply key concepts to actual practice.
  • Clear illustrations demonstrate important techniques and areas of pain and needling.
  • Expanded coverage of fibromyalgia and the neurophysiology of myofascial trigger points includes common symptoms and treatments.
  • More information on new treatment options for the common problem of whiplash injuries.
  • Expanded chapter on fibromyalgia
  • Expanded chapter on the neurophysiology of myofascial trigger points
  • Revised and updated throughout to include all relevant clinical trial information
  • More information on whiplash injuries
  • New chapter on complex regional pain syndromes
  • Evidence-based, up-to-date, and detailed information on trigger points, musculoskeletal pain, and the physiology of pain provide the most authoritative assessments available on this topic.
  • Practical, step-by-step treatment guidelines help readers apply key concepts to actual practice.
  • Clear illustrations demonstrate important techniques and areas of pain and needling.
  • Expanded coverage of fibromyalgia and the neurophysiology of myofascial trigger points includes common symptoms and treatments.
  • More information on new treatment options for the common problem of whiplash injuries.
  • Expanded chapter on fibromyalgia
  • Expanded chapter on the neurophysiology of myofascial trigger points
  • Revised and updated throughout to include all relevant clinical trial information
  • More information on whiplash injuries
  • New chapter on complex regional pain syndromes

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ISBN

978-0-443-06644-3

Language

English

Published

2005

Copyright

Copyright © 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved

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Churchill Livingstone

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Authors

P.E. Baldry

Emeritus Consultant Physician and Postgraduate Clinical Tutor, Ashford Hospital, North West London, UK

Past Chairman, British Medical Acupuncture Society

Past President, Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists

Member of the British and Irish Chapter of the International Association for the Study of Pain

Member of the International Myopain Society

John W. Thompson

Professor of Pharmacology and Head of Department of Pharmacological Sciences, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Consultant Clinical Pharmacologist and Consultant in Administrative Charge, Pain Relief Clinic, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK