
We recommend the following list of links to anyone looking for more information regarding Myofascial Pain, Perpetuating Factors, and Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy.
The articles are rated as either "PUBLIC"
or "PROFESSIONAL"
and are simply to tell you which ones you should consider reading, based on your knowledge of the subject. Personally I would look at all of them!
SaveYourself is one of my favorite places to go and get lost in the world of myofascial pain and treatments, which is why it is on the top of our list.
Overlooking Myofascial Trigger Points: The Key To YOUR Pain? by Devin J Starlanyl
Travell Trigger Points Molecular and Osteopathic Perspectives - Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
Ultrasound Treatment of the Fibromyalgia Patients’ Trigger Points by Dr. Gina Honeyman-Lowe
Thyroid
The TSH Reference Range Wars: What’s “Normal?” Who is Wrong, Who is Right…And What Does It All Mean for You and Your Health?
READ THIS ON THYROID IF NOTHING ELSE. This article is scientific and explains some conditions, which many times go unrecognized by standard testing. Do you think you may have a thyroid condition, but testing indicates that you do not – then this link is for YOU!
Fighting the Dogma of Dr. Guttler and the “Real Thyroid Experts” Dr. John Lowe Publishes Scientific Critique – this is another article by the same author, which is very good.
Vitamin D
This section contains links to health conditions related to vitamin D deficiency, such as pain as well as some other common problems like diabetes and heart disease, to name a couple.
Lack of Vitamin D Linked to Pain Study Shows Limited Sun Exposure Has Health Benefits
Vitamin D in a New Light by Donald W. Miller, Jr., MD
Low Vitamin D Hurts Teens’ Hearts Low Vitamin D Raises Teens’ Risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease
Vitamin D Deficit Women’s Silent Bone Threat
Lack of Vitamin D May Be Overlooked in Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis
This link to vitamin D is good in that it cautions the self treatment of this vitamin since too much vitamin D in your body can cause many problems, but also covers a comprehensive list of ailments for which the lack of this vitamin can be responsible.
Iron and Ferritin
The Way Up Newsletter This article is written by a M.D. who is passionate about the evaluation and treatment of iron deficient, but not necessarily anemic, patients.
Ferritin and Hypothyroid

