Myofascial Trigger Points. Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment

Content: 
Front Matter, Pages i-iii
Copyright, Page iv
Preface, Page v
Contributors, Pages xi-xii
Chapter 1 - Guide to the book, Pages 3-4
Chapter 2 - Terminology, Pages 5-7
Chapter 3 - Epidemiology, Pages 9-11
Chapter 4 - Aetiology of myofascial pain syndrome, Pages 13-16
Chapter 5 - The anatomy and physiology of the muscles, Pages 17-25
Chapter 6 - Pathophysiology, Pages 27-32
Chapter 7 - The trigger point as expression of a functional disorder of the locomotor system, Pages 33-39
Chapter 8 - Trigger points and myofascial pain: acupuncture points and the meridian system, Pages 41-48
Chapter 9 - Myofascial trigger points and fascia, Pages 49-51
Chapter 10 - Fibromyalgia syndrome, Pages 53-57
Chapter 11 - Myofascial trigger points and somatoform pain, Pages 59-61
Chapter 12 - Integrated holistic consideration of the muscles, Pages 63-67
Chapter 13 - Diagnosis of myofascial pain, Pages 69-98
Chapter 14 - Differential diagnosis, Pages 99-120
Chapter 15 - Principles of treatment, Pages 123-124
Chapter 16 - The doctor–patient relationship in cases of chronic pain, Pages 125-128
Chapter 17 - Selection of suitable treatments, Pages 129-131
Chapter 18 - Manual therapy and physiotherapy, Pages 133-147
Chapter 19 - Treatment plan for myofascial trigger point therapy, Pages 149-158
Chapter 20 - Physical procedures, Pages 159-170
Chapter 21 - Trigger point infiltration, Pages 171-177
Chapter 22 - Acupuncture and related procedures, Pages 179-232
Chapter 23 - Complementary and alternative therapies and naturopathic treatments, Pages 233-244
Chapter 24 - Relaxation techniques: body and mind, Pages 245-252
Chapter 25 - Systemic pharmacotherapy, Pages 253-259
Introduction, Page 261
Chapter 26 - Head, Pages 263-285
Chapter 27 - Neck and shoulder region, Pages 287-320
Chapter 28 - Shoulder and upper arm, Pages 321-363
Chapter 29 - Elbow, forearm and hand, Pages 365-395
Chapter 30 - Thoracic spine and thorax, Pages 397-425
Chapter 31 - Abdomen, Pages 427-439
Chapter 32 - Lumbar spine, pelvis and hip region (pelvic girdle), Pages 441-479
Chapter 33 - Hips, thighs and knees, Pages 481-503
Chapter 34 - Lower leg and foot, Pages 505-534
Bibliography, Pages 535-545
Index, Pages 547-568