Trigger points—tender, painful knots that develop in muscles and tissues—are a common cause of chronic pain. With more than a quarter of all Americans suffering from various types of daily chronic pain, it's estimated that these hyper-irritated hardened masses are the primary cause of pain 75 percent of the time. <br>  <br> Sustained self-treatment is by far the most effective trigger point therapy. <i>Pain Relief with Trigger Point Self-Help</i> helps you understand and then treat your condition, leading to rapid, effective, and lasting pain relief. With full-color photos and illustrations throughout, it explains the physiology of trigger points and teaches you how to:<br> <i> </i><br>• Locate your trigger points and understand “referred pain”<br>• Prevent trigger points from forming by making simple lifestyle changes, practicing proper body mechanics, and addressing nutritional deficiencies <br>• Treat trigger points by applying pressure and doing simple stretches<br>• Understand common pain conditions for each area of the body<br>  <br> Written for anyone wishing to successfully treat his or her own pain, the book<i> </i>is also an invaluable reference for any health-care provider whose patients suffer from either chronic or acute pain.