by Tina Velgos | by Tina Velgos |
Fibromyalgia & Chronic Myofascial Pain: A Survival Manual, Second Edition |
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by Devin Starlanyl,
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| Devin Starlanyl and Mary Ellen Copeland are experts in the field of fibromyalgia and
chronic myofascial pain. It should come as no surprise that this Second Edition book is a
wealth of information to both patients and medical providers. Loaded with important, new research in fibromyalgia and myofascial pain including new treatment options, up-to-date diagnostic information, and new provider references, this book goes over and beyond the call of duty when it comes to providing a jam-packed medical text (which is consumer and physician friendly) for less than $20. Fibromyalgia is, indeed, a complex syndrome which is quite frequently misunderstood. By reading this book, you'll understand why fibromyalgia is the most common cause of chronic, widespread musculoskeletal pain. According to the AMA, this syndrome also includes pain amplification, musculoskeletal discomfort, multiple tender points, sleep disturbances, and persistent fatigue. A related condition, chronic myofascial pain, is characterized by referred pain around knotted trigger points in all four body quadrants. This 28-chapter book is a mother lode of information for patients and medical providers. It should be required reading for patients of fibromyalgia and/or chronic myofascial pain. Medical providers should put this on their "required reading" list and recommend this book to their patients for a better understanding of their bodies. Patients should no longer be diagnosed with fibromyalgia and told there's nothing that can be done for it because it's a syndrome of complaints. Patients need to educate and empower themselves by reading this comprehensive book and take charge of their bodies by arming themselves with a health team who understands and embraces fibromyalgia and is willing to help. Beginning with the basics with "Fibromyalgia 101" and "Myofascia 101", this book delves into all areas of fibromyalgia and chronic myofascial pain. Other chapters include:
Also included are three appendixes which include valuable resources, reading lists, and medical care providers' reading lists. True, these areas are exploding with new research! This book is easy to read, with "endnotes" in each chapter providing fingertips access to source research. An important breakthough for patients and the medical community is the fact that the phrase, "myofascial pain syndrome (MPS)" is no longer used within the medical community. According to Devin Starlanyl, "myofascial pain due to trigger points is now considered a true disease and is no longer called a syndrome". In this book, they call it "chronic myofascial pain (CMP)". I highly recommend Fibromyalgia & Chronic Myofascial Pain: A Survival Manual, Second Edition. This newly revised and updated book should be required reading in every medical library, whether you're a healthcare provider or a patient coping with the daily challenges which fibromyalgia and/or chronic myofascial pain presents. This book should also be integrated within the medical school curriculum so that new doctors can be well versed that fibromyalgia is, in fact, "real", and a "legitimate clinical entity." A big two thumbs up to authors Devin Starlanyl and Mary Ellen Copeland who know what they're talking about--from a medical perspective and the patient perspective. This second-edition is sure to be another best-seller! |
