Chart courtesy of Fibromyalgia Alliance of America, PO Box 21990, Columbus, OH 43221

1, 2 Posterior: Base of occiput, where suboccipital muscles insert

3, 4 Anterior: Supraclavicular triangle

5, 6 Posterior: Midpoint of upper border of trapezius

7, 8 Posterior: Medial border of supraspinatus

9, 10 Anterior: Just lateral of the sternum at the second rib level

11, 12 Anterior: Lateral opicondyle of the humerus

13, 14 Posterior: Iliac crest at lateral border of gluteus maximus origin

15, 16 Posterior: Greater trocanter

17, 18 Anterior: Medial condyle of the femur

Techniques that are taught on this video:

Passive Neuromuscular Re-Education Strain/Counterstrain Techniques: These are a series of tension releasing techniques. These are passive techniques, where the patient simply receives the treatment without muscular participation. These are excellent to use in patients who are experiencing extreme pain.
 
Active Isometric Neuromuscular Re-Education Exercises: These are a series of neuromuscular re-education techniques that are very effective for promoting the release of chronically tight muscles. With these exercises, the patient is actively involving the muscles. Use this technique for patients that are stronger and healthier.
 
Lymph gland work at major lymph drainage points: There are four major lymph drainage points in the body. The technique involves pumping motions designed to promote the flow of the lymphatic fluid through these points.

Abdomen: Working the abdomen will not only promote peristalsis, but also gently massage all the major organs in this region.
 
Mobilizations/Stretching: A series of passive stretches to promote muscle mobility.

Reflexology targeting PMS, a scientifically proven technique for combating a common ailment associated with fibromyalgia.

The course is appropriate for massage therapists that want to learn techniques to help their fibromyalgia patients, and for fibromyalgia sufferers who wish to self-treat their symptoms.