Acupuncture, Trigger Points and Musculoskeletal Pain

Inbunden, Engelska, 2004

Av Peter E. Baldry, UK; Member of the British and Irish Chapter of the International Association for the Study of Pain; Member of the International Myopain Society) Baldry, Peter E. (Emeritus Consultant Physician and Postgraduate Clinical Tutor, Ashford Hospital, London, Peter E Baldry

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The third edition of this highly successful book describes how musculoskeletal pain can be simply and effectively treated by acupuncture. It gives a comprehensive account of current knowledge concerning two very commonly occurring musculoskeletal pain disorders - the myofascial trigger point pain syndrome and the fibromyalgia syndrome. Myofascial trigger point pain syndrome is an all too common complaint. It often goes unrecognised or alternatively is passed off as trivial and ineffectively treated. This third edition gives a wide ranging review of current knowledge concerning it. The author, after having given a detailed account of the neurophysiology of pain in general, discusses at length the pathophysiology of myofascial trigger point nociceptive pain and the rationale for alleviating it by means of the acupuncture technique of superficially applied dry needle - evoked nerve stimulation at trigger point sites.

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Utgivningsdatum2004-12-07
Mått189 x 246 x 30 mm
Vikt890 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor384
Upplaga3
FörlagElsevier Health Sciences
ISBN9780443066443

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:PART ONE: Acupuncture - A historical review1.Traditional Chinese acupuncture2.How news of acupuncture and moxibustion spread from China to the outside world3.The practice of acupuncture in the Western world during the 19th centuryPART TWO: Principles of trigger point acupuncture4.Some basic observations leading to its development5.Evolution of knowledge concerning syndromes for which it is employed6.Neurophysiology of pain7.Myofascial tiigger point pain and fibromyalgia syndromes8.Concurrent complex regional and myofascial trigger point pain syndromes9.Neurophysiological pain - suppressing effects of acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation10.Treatment of myofascial trigger point pain and fibromyalgia syndromes11.Scientific evaluation of acupncture's ability to relieve nociceptive painPART THREE: The practical application of trigger point acupuncture12.Chest pain13.The painful shoulder14.Pain in the neck15.Pain in the arm16.Pain in the head and face17.Low-back pain18.Pain in the lower limb19.Pain in and around joints20.Abdominal and pelvic pain

"This book provides an excellent, lucid, and westernized approach to one school of acupuncture. I commend it to Physiotherapists, rheumatologists, and general practitioners who are interested in all aspects of musculoskeletal disease."Tha Lanceta well written, scholarly book which I find of considerable benefit in its description of the anatomy and mechanism of trigger point activity. He diagrams of muscle structure and trigger point location are excellent. . should be regarded as a "must" for those involved or interested in trigger points and musculoskeletal pain."The European Journal of Oriental Medicinea welcome addition to the pain literature.. Dr Baldry's intention is to place acupuncture within the framework of known mechanisms of pain physiology, provide a scientific foundation for its use, and promote its inclusion in the management of certain pain syndromes. The book is recommended for those familiar with either acupuncture or with myofascial pain syndromes, and who wish to broaden their perspective of the treatment of these conditions"Journal of Musculoskeletal Paincontinue to be impressed by the scope of this book with its extensive range of references from many different sources. The second edition brilliantly joins together the ancient craft of acupuncture with current scientific understanding of the needle effect. It is copiously illustrated throughout with clear line drawings which, together with the text, provide a practical guide for clinical use. It also contains sufficient theory and historical background to allow a broad overview of the subject. This book remains required reading for all who are concerned with needling techniques and the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders"Acupuncture in Medicine