Raymond L. Nimmo and the evolution of trigger point therapy, 1929-1986.

摘要: Dr. Raymond L. Nimmo (1904-86) was the definitive chiropractic pioneer in now widely accepted field of soft tissue and trigger point therapy. This article explores how able to make radical conceptual leap from moving bones working with muscles that move bones. Also discussed are neurophysiological explanations evolved 1950s for phenomenon, formulations still regarded as highly sophisticated half a century later. Finally, describes Nimmo, basic education absent much background biological physical sciences today's preparation, combine his clinical experiences intellectual formulation arrive at theory became accepted.