Tags: Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Pain, Travell, Simons, Physiotherapy, Manual Therapy, Pain Management, Muscle Anatomy, Lippincott
Travell & Simons’ Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual (2-Volume Set, 2nd Edition) by Janet G. Travell & David G. Simons (ISBN 9780781755603) - Hardcover
- Type: Hardcover Book.
- Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
- Language : English
Travell & Simons’ Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual (2-Volume Set, 2nd Edition) by Janet G. Travell and David G. Simons (ISBN 9780781755603)
Travell & Simons’ Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual is the gold-standard reference for clinicians diagnosing and treating myofascial pain syndromes. Written by Dr Janet G. Travell and Dr David G. Simons—the pioneers who introduced trigger-point therapy—this comprehensive, two-volume edition from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins delivers decades of research and clinical expertise on muscular pain patterns and treatment approaches.
Product Details
- Title: Travell & Simons’ Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual
- Edition: 2nd Edition (Illustrated, 2 Volumes)
- Authors: Janet G. Travell, MD & David G. Simons, MD
- Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- Publication Date: 25 February 2013
- ISBN-13: 9780781755603
- Format: Hardcover / Illustrated Reference
- Pages: 1,600 +
- Price: £69.99
- Availability: In Stock | Free UK & EU Shipping
This monumental manual maps hundreds of trigger points and their referred-pain patterns, with full-colour anatomical illustrations and evidence-based treatment strategies. It explains the physiology of muscle pain, assessment techniques, and effective interventions used by physiotherapists, chiropractors, sports-medicine specialists, and body-work practitioners worldwide.
Key Features of the 2nd Edition
- Comprehensive Coverage: Details trigger-point locations for every major muscle group in the body.
- Clinical Focus: Evidence-based approaches for diagnosis, dry-needling, stretching, and soft-tissue release.
- High-Resolution Illustrations: Over 1,000 colour figures showing pain-referral patterns and treatment techniques.
- Integration with Modern Practice: Cross-references to physiotherapy, orthopaedics, and sports rehabilitation.
- Trusted Legacy: Written by the original authorities in trigger-point medicine—Travell & Simons.
Table of Contents Highlights
- Introduction to Myofascial Pain Syndromes
- Neurophysiology of Trigger Points
- Head and Neck Muscles
- Shoulder and Upper Limb Regions
- Thoracic and Lumbar Spine
- Pelvic and Lower Extremity Muscles
- Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
- Manual Treatment and Injection Therapies
- Rehabilitation and Prevention Strategies
Who Should Use This Book?
- Physiotherapists, osteopaths, and manual-therapy practitioners
- Sports-medicine and rehabilitation specialists
- Chiropractors and orthopaedic clinicians
- Massage and myotherapy professionals
- Students in physiotherapy and pain-management programmes
Why Buy from BooksGoat UK?
- Best Price: £69.99 vs RRP £89.99
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FAQs
- Is this the complete two-volume set?
- Yes — includes Volume 1 (Upper Half of Body) and Volume 2 (Lower Half of Body).
- Does it include illustrations of pain referral zones?
- Yes — over 1,000 full-colour anatomical illustrations map muscle and trigger-point patterns.
- Is it used in UK physiotherapy training?
- Yes — it remains a core reference for physiotherapy, chiropractic, and sports-rehab programmes across the UK.
Final Call – Buy Now
Travell & Simons’ Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual (2nd Edition) is the definitive resource for understanding and treating muscular pain syndromes. Order now from BooksGoat.co.uk for just £69.99. Free UK & EU shipping included.
