There has been controversy recently about the existence and significance of trigger points.
Here are some links to articles relating to that controversy.
NONE OF US HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT TRIGGER POINTS REALLY ARE
https://www.massagemag.com/causes-of-trigger-points-88778/
Travell, Simons and Cargo Cult Science
http://www.fmperplex.com/2013/02/14/travell-simons-and-cargo-cult-science/
Behold the Mighty Trigger Point
https://blog.apsoc.org.au/2018/01/08/behold-the-mighty-trigger-point/
https://relief.news/2018/07/05/trigger-points/
The Latest Synopsis Of Myofascial Pain Syndromes
https://www.doctorschierling.com/blog/the-latest-synopsis-of-myofascial-pain-syndromes
Muscle Fiber Dysfunction and Trigger Points
https://brookbushinstitute.com/article/muscle-fiber-dysfunction-trigger-points
Identification and Quantification of Myofascial Taut Bands With Magnetic Resonance Elastography
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S000399930701341X
Bibliography – Trigger Point Resources
Trigger Point
Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction,The Trigger Point Manual (Vol. 1 & 2) – Janet Travell, M.D. and David Simons, M.D. – Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, MD – ISBN 0-683-08366-X (v. 1) and 0-683-08367-8 (v. 2)
The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook – Clair Davies – New Harbinger Publications, Inc. Oakland, CA ISBN 1-57224-250-7
The Frozen Shoulder Workbook – Clair Davies – New Harbinger Publications, Inc. Oakland, CA ISBN 1-57224-447X
Neil Asher Trigger Point Courses
https://www.nielasher.com/collections/nat-professional-courses/frozen-shoulder
https://www.nielasher.com/collections/nat-professional-courses/rotator-cuff
Strain Counterstrain
Jones Strain-Counterstrain – Lawrence H. Jones, D.O. with Randall Kusonose, P.T. and Ed Goering, D.O. – Jones Strain-Counterstrain, Inc., 1501 Tyrell Lane, Boise, ID 83706 – 208-343-4080 – ISBN 0-9645135-4-4
Muscle Pain Relief in 90 Seconds – Dale L. Anderson, M.D. – Chronimed Publishing, P.O. Box 59032, Minneapolis,MN 55459-9686 – ISBN 1-56561-058-X
Ortho-Bionomy®:A Practical Manual – Kathy L. Kain with Jim Berns – North Atlantic Books, Berkeley, CA – ISBN 1-55643-250-X
Positional Release Techniques – Leon Chaitow – Elsevier Ltd. – ISBN #978-0-7020-5111-1
Video Resources
Sports Massage DVD with Dr. James Mally www.massagelibrary.com/shop
Massage Technique Library https://massagelibrary.com/category/sports-massage-dvd/trigger-point-and-counterstrain/
Trigger Point explained With Animation
Trigger Point Tools