Links

Follow these links to learn more information about the topics listed

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain (CMP)

Dr. Devin Starlanyl is the author of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain: A Survivor Manuel 2nd Edition and The Fibromyalgia Advocate: Getting the Support You Need to Cope with Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome.

For more information, please visit : www.sover.net/~devstar/

Thyroid and Metabolic Issues Related to Myofascial Pain

Dr. John C. Lowe is the author of the book, Your Guide to Metabolic Health, a resource which explores the relationship between hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia.  Other topics discussed are Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Chronic Myofascial Pain (CMP).  Dr. Lowe has also been the author of many papers and scientific journals, which may be viewed on his website.

For more information, please visit : www.drlowe.com

Peer Review Journals*

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (NAMTPT Official Journal) – A peer reviewed journal that aims, through scientific research, to explore topics of myofascial pain and dysfunction.  A subscription to the journal is included in both “Professional” and “Associate Professional” membership categories.

For more information, please visit :http://intl.elsevierhealth.com/journals/jbmt/

The Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain (JMP) is another publication that the NAMTPT recognizes and offers, as an add-on journal, to its members.  This journal is an amazing work and, along with the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, will keep its readers up to date on the newest breakthroughs in the field of myofascial pain.  This journal is published by the Haworth Press and edited by I. Jon Russell, MD, PhD.

For more information, please visit:
https://www.haworthpress.com/store/resolve.asp?d=/JMP/

* NAMTPT members receive a discount from regular subscription price.

Self Care / Treatment Tools

Pressure Positive Company – Founded in Eastern Pennsylvania, in 1979, Pressure Positive Company began the production of the Original Backnobber® and Original Jacknobber® and has proven through today to be a leader in self treatment tools of all types.  Self care has proven to be an essential factor in the successful treatment of myofascial pain.  Exploration of this website will help determine which tool(s) will be best for your needs.

For more information, please visit : www.pressurepositive.com

Other Pain Management Sites

American Academy of Pain Management – www.aapainmanage.org
It is the goal of the American Academy of Pain Management to bring together the many professionals who work with individuals in pain and to assist in the creation of quality services for those individuals. The intent of the American Academy of Pain Management is to be inclusionary and not restrictive to any specialty.

International MYOPAIN Society – www.myopain.org
The “International MYOPAIN Society” [IMS] is a nonprofit, international, interdisciplinary medical organization for research scientists, physicians, other health care professionals, individuals in training toward a health-related career, institutions, foundations, and commercial companies interested in exchanging ideas, conducting research, or learning more about soft pain syndromes like myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia syndrome.

Robert Gerwin, MD, FAAN
Medical Director and President of Pain and Rehabilitation Medicine – Bethesda, MD

Robert Gerwin, MD, FAAN, is on the part-time faculty of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and is an attending physician at the Johns Hopkins Pain Treatment Center. Prior to entering private practice, he completed a fellowship at the National Institutes of Health and served in the Medical Corps of the United States Air Force.

For more information please visit : www.painpoints.com

Hal Blatman, MD
Hal S. Blatman, MD is the founder and medical director of the Blatman Pain Clinic, and a nationally recognized specialist in treating myofascial pain. He is board certified in both Pain Management and Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

For more information please visit : www.blatmanpainclinic.com

Submission of Links :

You may submit a link to the NAMTPT for inclusion on this list.  Inclusion of your link is at the discretion of the NAMTPT.

Please submit your name, link, and contact information to : Erika Waly Bourne via e-mail