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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!

Public and Professional Material 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.

Publically rated material Overlooking Myofascial Trigger Points: The Key To YOUR Pain?  by Devin J Starlanyl

Publically rated material Effects of Trigger Points on Thoughts and Emotions: Introduction to Three Articles by Dr. John C. Lowe

Professionally rated material Travell Trigger Points Molecular and Osteopathic Perspectives - Journal of the American Osteopathic Association

Professionally rated article 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?

Public and Professional Material 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!

Professionally rated article 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.

Public and Professional Material 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

Public and Professional Material Low Vitamin D Hurts Teens’ Hearts Low Vitamin D Raises Teens’ Risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease

Public and Professional Material Vitamin D Deficit Women’s Silent Bone Threat Lack of Vitamin D May Be Overlooked in Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis

Public and Professional Material 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

Public and Professional Material 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

Public and Professional Material The link between ferritin and hypothroidism This is another excellent bit of information on the effects of low thyroid function on the iron storage protein, ferritin.