Repetitive strain injuries to the arm, wrist, and hand areas affect approximately 27 million people each year. Carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, Dupeytren's contracture, and other conditions can be caused by reduced blood flow to certain portions of arm muscles that result in knots in the tissue. These trigger points can cause pain at the site of the reduced blood flow or refer pain to other areas of the body. Trigger Point Therapy for Repetitive Strain Injury is a complete manual to finding and treating these trigger points at home for reduced pain and increased wrist, arm, and hand mobility. By simply applying pressure and regularly practicing simple stretches and exercises, readers can eliminate trigger points and greatly reduce their repetitive strain injury symptoms.

Author Biography

Valerie DeLaune, LAc, is a licensed acupuncturist and certified neuromuscular therapist. She holds a master's degree in acupuncture from the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She authors books and articles on trigger points, acupuncture, health, and environmental topics, and resides in Anchorage, AK. www.triggerpointrelief.com Foreword writer Renee Gladieux Principe, NCTMB, is a retired US Army Captain, practicing massage therapist, and director of sales for The Pressure Positive Company, a family-owned, massage tool manufacturing company. She lives in Gilbertsville, PA.