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Trigger Point Therapy

I love trigger point therapy and want to learn as much as a can about it, but I can't find any classes on it close to Minnesota or anywhere for that matter. Anyone out there know where they teach it?

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Permalink Reply by Tami Joldersma on July 10, 2009 at 2:21pm

Thanks for the info. I do study from Travell and Simons books but I'm more of a hands on type. I will look up Judith Delaney. Do you teach any CE classes near Minnesota?

Henry Hardnock said:

The best thing to do untill finding classes is get the Travell and Simons myofascial pain and dysfunction books. they come in two volumns, one the upper extremities and two the lower extremities. you can find them online book stores new or used.
I got my trainnig during my certification as a myofascial release therapist and then started studying these books.
I have not seen any specific classes in my area either. Wichita falls Tx, Ft. worth or Dallas Tx.
I do however teach CE classes and some of the topics I cover are trigger points. You can take some neuromusclular classes in specific Judith Delaney NMTcenter.com she is from Florida, very good, infact I am taking my last class in her series in Austin Tx this month the 17th. she goes all over and you can apply on line at that website. hope that helps.

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Permalink Reply by David Roter on July 11, 2009 at 12:20am

Hello. I study and practice trigger point therapy. There is a great book out there were you can learn for yourself :The trigger nTherapy Woorkbook 2nd Edition "Your self-treatment Guide for Pain Relief" by Clair Davies, NCTMB.

I found it very helpfull. I started with 1 or 2 things that's most common i.e. carpul tunel and shoulder pain.
But I also learned in school that a little nodule that causes pain with little pressure is a trigger point. And by holding it, until you feel it disapate is most common. But, I generally vibrate the spot, just to keep the energy moving. But, that's just me.

I hope this is a little helpful.

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Permalink Reply by vinny andrews on July 12, 2009 at 7:04am

I agree on this book: "The trigger nTherapy Woorkbook 2nd Edition "Your self-treatment Guide for Pain Relief" by Clair Davies, NCTMB recommended by another poster. I also attended all the Judith Delaney seminars, and they were great. But, even now, years later, I find the Travell/Simons books to formidable, academic. Although full of information, they are dry, detailed, difficult to navigate. They have far too much information on things most MT's will never do (like saline injections), etc.
Clair Davies book is an easy read, a GREAT way to begin. I use it in my trigger point classes at the massage school where I teach.

David Roter said:

Hello. I study and practice trigger point therapy. There is a great book out there were you can learn for yourself :The trigger nTherapy Woorkbook 2nd Edition "Your self-treatment Guide for Pain Relief" by Clair Davies, NCTMB.

I found it very helpfull. I started with 1 or 2 things that's most common i.e. carpul tunel and shoulder pain.
But I also learned in school that a little nodule that causes pain with little pressure is a trigger point. And by holding it, until you feel it disapate is most common. But, I generally vibrate the spot, just to keep the energy moving. But, that's just me.

I hope this is a little helpful.

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Permalink Reply by Dennis Rizzi on July 12, 2009 at 8:47am

Arthur is your guide. Living in Germany now with visits to the US regularly. You may find a way to connect someday. Here is his current info. & his webpage provides loads of TP information. Enjoy.

Arthur
Web Page: http://www.themunyermethod.com

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Permalink Reply by Mike Hinkle on July 12, 2009 at 11:14am

Hi Tami,

Learn from the best!
http://www.bonnieprudden.com/

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Permalink Reply by Andrea McCully on July 13, 2009 at 3:35pm

My former instructor and now colleague uses Strain/Counterstrain quite a bit. I have decided that more than likely this will be my first CE course. What draws my attention about strain/counterstrain is the fact that it is highly effective and almost painless in its application for both the client and the therapist. Personally I don't like to believe that old saying, "No pain, No gain."

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Permalink Reply by Larry Warnock on September 11, 2009 at 9:21pm

I am a trigger point therapist. I use my experience (learned from Dr. Travell herself) mostly with athletes. Identifying triggers early on will help athletes prevent injuries...good work