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Get the facts about fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome. Living with fibromyalgia or myofascial pain syndrome can feel like chasing an invisible enemy: one that moves, flares, and refuses to be pinned down. Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome helps you finally make sense of it all. A resource for anyone looking to learn more about fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome, this book explores the condition through both scientific and practical lenses. Drawing on decades of research and personal experience, Devin Starlanyl introduces a clear definition of fibromyalgia and explains how it connects with myofascial pain syndrome. This foundation leads to a practical treatment framework that simplifies care for providers and empowers patients to take an active role in recovery. You'll learn how trigger points contribute to widespread pain and how to locate and release them effectively. Through clear explanations and practical self-care strategies, Starlanyl shows that better function and lasting relief are within reach. Inside you'll find the following: A new, research-based definition of fibromyalgia and a straightforward framework for treatment Trigger point maps and anatomy-based guidance for identifying pain sources Tools to address perpetuating factors such as posture, sleep, and stress Clinical and complementary interventions such as dry needling, acupuncture, myofascial release, frequency-specific microcurrent, and sleep restoration are also explored. Pinpointing and managing perpetuating factors is a key discussion in many cases of fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome. By introducing a clinically grounded method for identifying lifestyle, biomechanical, and metabolic contributors that affect fibromyalgia symptoms, you can prevent recurrence and improve long-term pain outcomes. Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome will empower individuals living with these chronic conditions and guide the professionals who treat them.

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Author:   Devin Starlanyl
Publisher:   Human Kinetics Publishers
Imprint:   Human Kinetics Publishers
ISBN:  

9781718254190

ISBN 10:   1718254199
Pages:   360
Publication Date:   30 April 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Part I. Theory and Practice Chapter 1. Fibromyalgia 101: How We Got Here Fibromyalgia: What Is It, and Why Is There Confusion? Chapter 2. Fibromyalgia: Follow the Science Chapter 3. Trigger Points 101: Points of Interest Chapter 4. Fascial Changes: What the Research Means Where the Pain and Stiffness Begin Chapter 5. MPS and FM Come Together Chicken and Egg Chapter 6. Our Genes Don't Fit Right: Genetic Factors Why the Guai? Guaifenesin and the Uric Acid Connection Methylation The Tryptophan-Kynurenine Pathway Thyroid Dysregulation and Peripheral Thyroid Resistance Insulin Resistance: A Spoonful of Sugar Makes the Symptoms Go Up? Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Circadian Cycle Dysfunction Pain Control: Genetics Again? Chapter 7. Cognitive Deficits: More than One Cause Temporal Lobe Activation: A Flare for Change? Cell (Mobile) Phones Solar Flares Chapter 8. To Dream, Perchance to Sleep? Chapter 9. Perpetuating Factors: What Initiates, Aggravates, and Perpetuates Myofascial Trigger Points Paradoxical Breathing Poor Posture Body Asymmetry Morton's Foot Unsuitable Shoes Disproportion Obesity Nutrition and Associated Factors Coexisting Conditions Immobility/ Static Postures Psychological Factors Stress Allergies and Sensitivities Hormonal Imbalances Abuse of Muscles Pain Itself Environmental Factors Inappropriate Care/Exercise No End to Perpetuating Factors? Chapter 10. Taking Care of Yourself: Self-Treatment Mindwork Pacing Bodywork Chapter 11. Treating You Right: Treatments by Others A World of Possibilities Chronic Means What It Says Specific Therapies by Others What Medication Options Can Help? Postscript. Take Back Your Life and Move Forward Part II. The Gallery Chapter 12. Introduction to the Gallery Anatomy Figures Referral Pattern How to Hunt and Find Your TrPs: The Art of Palpation Chapter 13. Head and Neck Muscles Trapezius Sternocleidomastoid Masseter Temporalis Medial Pterygoid Lateral Pterygoid Digastric Omohyoid Other Hyoid and Anterior Neck Muscles Cutaneous Facial Muscles I Cutaneous Facial Muscles II: Occipitofrontalis Extrinsic Eye Muscles Splenius Cervicis and Splenius Capitis Posterior Cervical Muscles Suboccipital Group Chapter 14. Shoulder, Arm, and Hand Muscles Levator Scapulae Scalenes Supraspinatus Infraspinatus Teres Minor Latissimus Dorsi Teres Major Subscapularis Deltoid Coracobrachialis Biceps Brachii Brachialis Triceps Brachii and Anconeus Wrist Extensors and Brachioradialis Finger Extensors Supinator Palmaris Longus Wrist and Finger Flexors in the Forearm Adductor Pollicis and Opponens Pollicis Interosseous, Lumbricals, and Abductor Digiti Minimi Chapter 15. Trunk Muscles Pectoralis Minor Pectoralis Major, Subclavius, and Sternalis Intercostals Diaphragm Serratus Anterior Serratus Posterior Superior and Inferior Paraspinals Abdominals Quadratus Lumborum Psoas Major, Psoas Minor, and Iliacus Pelvic Floor Muscles Chapter 16. Hip, Thigh, and Knee Muscles Gluteus Maximus Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus Tensor Fasciae Latae and Iliotibial Band Piriformis, Obturator Externus, Obturator Internus, Gemelli, and Quadratus Femoris Quadriceps Femoris and Sartorius Adductors Hamstrings Popliteus Chapter 17. Leg and Foot Muscles Tibialis Anterior Tibialis Posterior Gastrocnemius Fibularis (Peroneus) Longus, Brevis, and Tertius Soleus and Plantaris Long Toe Extensors Long Toe Flexors Intrinsic Foot Muscles Appendix. Plotting the Pain

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Devin J. Starlanyl is an internationally recognized educator, author, and advocate in the fields of fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome. With formal education in emergency medicine and a background in public health, she combines scientific insight with firsthand experience of living with fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome. A former president of the Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Institute, Starlanyl was mentored for many years by Dr. David G. Simons, a pioneer in myofascial medicine. She has written more than 100 articles for national and international publications and is the author or coauthor of several influential books, including Healing Through Trigger Point Therapy: A Guide to Fibromyalgia, Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction (with John Sharkey), Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain: A Survival Manual (with Mary Ellen Copeland), and The Fibromyalgia Advocate. Through her writing, teaching, and outreach—including her long-standing website for fibromyalgia and myofascial pain education and educational online communities—Starlanyl helps bridge the gap between lived experience and clinical understanding to improve care for people with chronic pain.

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