Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome (PDF)

By Devin Starlanyl, Ginevra Liptan
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.
Product Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lotus Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 23, 2026
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1718254199
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1718254190