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by Devin J. Starlanyl (Author), Ginevra Liptan (Foreword by)
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.
Author Biography
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.
