Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: What Are Trigger Points and How Do I Treat Them?
Chapter 2: Common Musculoskeletal Injuries and Trigger Points
HEAD AND FACE PAIN
Sternocleidomastoid
Posterior Cervicals
Semispinalis Capitis, Semispinalis Cervicis
Splenius Capitis
Splenius Cervicis
Masseter
Temporalis
Pterygoids
Medial Pterygoid, Lateral Pterygoid
NECK AND UPPER BACK PAIN
Trapezius
Levator Scapulae
Posterior Cervicals
Semispinalis Capitis, Semispinalis Cervicis
Splenius Cervicis
Rhomboids
Scalenes
SHOULDER PAIN
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Supraspinatus
Subscapularis
Pectoralis Major
Pectoralis Minor
Deltoid
Biceps Brachii
Scalenes
Latissimus Dorsi and Teres Major
ELBOW, ARM, AND HAND PAIN
Supraspinatus
Triceps Brachii
Brachioradialis
Brachialis
Hand and Finger Extensors
Hand and Finger Flexors
Subscapularis
Scalenes
TORSO PAIN
Erector Spinae
Iliocostalis Thoracis, Iliocostalis Lumborum, Longissimus Thoracis
Iliopsoas
The Abdominals
Transversus Abdominis, External Oblique, Internal Oblique
The Abdominals
Rectus Abdominis
Serratus Anterior
Latissimus Dorsi
LOW BACK, BUTTOCK, HIP, AND THIGH PAIN
Erector Spinae
Iliocostalis Thoracis, Iliocostalis Lumborum, Longissimus Thoracis
Quadratus Lumborum
The Gluteals
Gluteus Maximus
The Gluteals
Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus
Piriformis
Tensor Fasciae Latae
Hamstrings
Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus
GROIN AND INNER THIGH PAIN
The Adductors
Adductor Magnus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis
Pectineus
Gracilis
THIGH AND KNEE PAIN
Iliopsoas
Quadriceps Femoris
Vastus Medialis, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius, Rectus Femoris
Sartorius
Tensor Fasciae Latae
Hamstrings
Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus
Popliteus
LOWER LEG, ANKLE, AND FOOT PAIN
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Tibialis Anterior
Tibialis Posterior
The Peroneals
Peroneus Longus, Peroneus Brevis, Peroneus Tertius
Long Extensors of the Toes
Extensor Digitorum Longus, Extensor Hallucis Longus
Long Flexors of the Toes
Flexor Digitorum Longus, Flexor Hallucis Longus
Conclusion: Guidelines for Injury Prevention
Appendix 1: Associated Muscles
Appendix 2: Helpful Treatment Aids
Footnotes
About the Author
About Inner Traditions
Copyright