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Myofascial Pain and Fibromyalgia Syndromes
A Clinical Guide to Diagnosis and Management

Peter Baldry, MD, FRCP , past Chairman British Medical Acupuncture Society, UK
With contributions from Professor Muhammad Yunus, MD , Professor of Medicine, Section of Rheumatology, UICOM, Peoria, Illinois, USA; Fatma Inanici, MD, Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Hacettepe, Ankara, Turkey

ISBN 0443070032 · Hardback · 432 Pages · 182 Illustrations
Churchill Livingstone · Published April 2001

This book is a clear and comprehensive review of current knowledge concerning the myofascial trigger point pain syndrome and fibromyalgia. It covers the pathogenesis, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and differential diagnosis of these two closely associated muscle pain disorders. A guide to specific treatment involving trigger points is outlined in detail and supported with clear illustrations.

Features

Gives a clear basis for an understanding of these specific forms of pain and their development, by reviewing and summarising a wealth of available research which is otherwise scattered in a wide variety of journals and books
Offers straightforward steps to an accurate differential diagnosis in relation to these syndromes
Provides a guide to treatment of pain in specific parts of the body, especially in common and chronic conditions
Offers clear and practical steps to treatment which can be applied straight into practice
Addresses areas of growing interest and illuminates the debates about myofascial pain and fibromyalgia.
Written by a renowned figure in this field and supported with contributions from key international figures
Two of the world's leading authorities on fibromyalgia, Professor Yunus in the USA and Dr Inanici in Turkey, have provided a comprehensive review of current concepts concerning all the various aspects of this commonly occurring, complex, controversial and disabling disorder.

Contents

Part 1 The Myofascial Pain Syndrome
The evolution of current concepts. Nocigenic pain-producing and pain-modulating mechanisms. The emotional aspects of pain. Myofascial trigger points. Neurogenic pain disorders and the myofascial pain syndrome - the differential diagnosis. Concomitant reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome and the myofascial pain syndrome. Treatment of the myofascial pain syndrome.
Part 2 Regional Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Pain from the myofascial trigger points: in the neck; in the shoulder region; in the arm; in the scalp and face; in the lower back; in the leg; in the chest wall; in the abdominal wall and pelvic floor