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Books > Medicine > Complementary medicine > General
Having been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer John realised that
specially chosen pieces of music have a major role in supporting
people who are going through complex medical procedures. This book
is practical, fun and interactive. It helps people to choose music
that will support them in particular aspects of their treatment and
to apply this therapeutically, to help cope through diagnosis,
treatment and to aid healing and recovery.
Complete, labeled illustrations of acupressure points in the
human body.
From pre-teen to pre-med, this chart is loaded with beautifully
illustrated diagrams, clearly and concisely labeled for easy
identification.
Illustrations by award-winning medical illustrator Vince
Perez.
A simple, go-to guide to treating chronic pain with trigger point
therapy for physical therapists, bodyworkers, and patients From the
bestselling author of The Concise Book of Trigger Points This
pocket-sized guide covers practical information about the trigger
points-the painful knots that can form in tissues like muscles and
fascia-that are central to addressing acute and chronic pain with
massage, bodywork, and physical therapy. Full-color illustrations
and charts help practitioners, students, and patients identify
trigger points and address referred pain patterns with ease. The
first chapter introduces relevant information on fascia and
myofascial meridians and provides an overview of trigger point
symptoms, classification, and formation. Subsequent chapters are
organized by muscle group and feature concise-yet
comprehensive-sections on each of the main skeletal muscles and
their trigger points. Common conditions, such as headaches and back
pain, are explored for all of the muscle groups, including the
muscles of the: * Face, head, and neck * Trunk and spine * Shoulder
and arm * Forearm and hand * Hip and thigh * Leg and foot Written
in clear, accessible language, this essential guide offers a wealth
of knowledge to the lay reader, the student, or the practitioner.
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