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About Elaine Lennox, RN, Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist

About Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy
The History
Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy is an innovative technique used to relieve muscular pain and dysfunction. This hands-on approach is based on the lifelong medical research of Drs. Janet Travell and David Simons. These pioneers discovered the causal relationship between chronic pain and the source—trigger points. Their two-volume text, “Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction, The Trigger Point Manual” forms the basis of this internationally renowned therapeutic protocol.

In trigger point therapy the source of the referred pain, perpetuating factors, and dysfunctional postural patterning are identified. Through the use of trigger point pressure release and stretching exercises, the therapist quickly eliminates and/or reduces the irritability of the dysfunctional muscle. Most patients with myofascial pain and dysfunc-tion see excellent results, and a quick return to their normal daily and professional activities.