A Muscle Chains 1 Introduction 2 Models for Myofascial Chains 3 Physiology 4 The Craniosacral Model 5 The Biomechanical Model of John Martin Littlejohn – Mechanics of the Spine 6 Postural Muscles, Phasic Muscles, and Crossed Syndrome: Vladimir Janda's Contributions to Myofascial Treatment Methods 7 Zink Patterns 8 Myofascial Chains: A Model 9 Posture 10 Diagnostics 11 Therapy B Trigger Points: Diagnosis and Treatment 12 Definition 13 Classification of Trigger Points 14 Pathophysiology of Trigger Points 15 Diagnosing Trigger Points 16 Trigger Point Therapy 17 Trigger Point Perpetuating Factors 18 Facilitated Segments 19 Trigger Points 20 Bibliography 21 Illustration Credits 22 List of Abbreviations