Myofascial Pain Syndromes: The Travell Trigger-Point Tapes; Complete Set of Six Videos

Presented by subject expert Janet G. Travell, M.D.

Written, produced and directed by Ben Daitz, M.D.

As part of our mission to digitize the work of Janet Travell for today’s trigger point therapy enthusiasts, Myofascial Pain Syndrome: The Travell Trigger-Point Tapes are now available from The Janet Travell Foundation, thanks to Dr. Ben Daitz. Originally recorded and published in 1990 in VHS format, The Travell Trigger-Point Tapes features Dr. Janet Travell sharing her knowledge of myofascial pain syndromes from diagnosis to treatment, and demonstrating her stretch and spray technique used to eliminate myofascial trigger points. This invaluable resource is a must-have for myofascial trigger point practitioners, researchers, instructors and students. Learn directly from Dr. Travell, the pioneer in myofascial trigger point therapy.

Video #1: Introduction to Myofascial Pain Therapy

• Basic concepts and definitions

• Evaluation of the patient

• Mechanical perpetuating factors

• Ergonomics

Video #2: Myofascial Pain Syndromes of the Head, Face, Neck and Shoulder Girdle

• Paraspinals

• Posterior cervicals

• Sternocleidomastoid

• Scalenes

• Levator scapulae

• Trapezius

• Temporalis

• Splenius capitis and cervicis

• Suboccipitals

Video #3: Myofascial Pain Syndromes of the Upper Torso and Shoulder

• Latissimus dorsi

• Triceps brochii

• Teres major

• Pectoralis major

• Pectoralis minor

• Rhomboids

• Serratus posterior superior

• Serratus anterior

Video #4: Myofascial Pain Syndromes of the Shoulder and Arm

• Infraspinatus

• Supraspinatus

• Teres minor

• Deltoid

• Coracobrachialis

• Biceps brachii

• Brachialis

• Subscapularis

Video #5: Myofascial Pain Syndromes of the Low Back and Hip

• Quadratus lumborum

• Iliopsoas

• Rectus abdominis

• Gluteus maximus

• Gluteus medius

• Gluteus minimus

• Piriformis

Video #6: Myofascial Pain Syndromes of the Hip, Thigh and Calf

• Hamstrings

• Adductors

• Rectus femoris

• Vastus medialis

• Vastus lateralis

• Vastus intermedius

• Soleus

• Gastrocnemius