Nancy L. Shaw, Director - Chronic Pain Muscle Therapist
Chronic pain is epidemic in this country because treatment remains the same with little change in the result of eliminating pain. Dr. Janet Travell, Pres. Kennedy's physician pioneered a protocol that emphasized no muscle injury, abuse, overuse, etc. as the cause of muscle pain. She taught muscles have simply been TAUGHT to FUNCTION INCORRECTLY: SHORT,TIGHT. When they are tight, you change how you use the muscles in order to be comfortable. These changes reinforce the muscles to stay tight so they develop a MUSCLE MEMORY to stay that way. Eventually, the tightness causes weakness, muscle fatigue, and pain. Teach the muscles a incorrect golf swing and you have a bad gold game. Change what you teach the muscles in performing a golf swing, practice the changes frequently until they become automatic and you can have a good golf game. Muscles will do whatever you teach them to do. Identify what you are doing to keep them short, teach them to be longer with new ways of daily use, stretch and watch your pain go away. It really is simple. Check out the only book on the market for this which is based on the principle taught by Dr. Travell: "SIMPLE CHANGES TO END CHRONIC PAIN" by Nancy Lee Shaw You will be amazed at the change in your life - it can be pain-free!
Years In Practice43
Primary Specialty
Pain Management Specialist
GenderFemale
EducationBachelors, Masters, and Post Graduate
TrainingStudied, traveled, and taught directly with Dr. Janet G. Travell (Pres. Kennedy Physician, and pioneer of Myofascial Trigger Point Medicine) for 13 years. Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy
Affiliations Founder of National Association of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists American Academy of Pain Management MyoPain Society
ServicesChronic pain: Most frequently seen are headaches, back pain, hip pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, 'sciatica', carpal tunnel syndrome, foot pain, and most general achiness and muscle weakness.
Me and my family (5 kids) have been seeing Nancy for muscle issues, accidents, etc. for many many years. Nobody has helped me and my wife and all my kids more. Nancy is a miracle worker. I am 72 and currently ranked #7 all-time fastest 70-74 y.o. in the 200m Fly in the USA. Nancy is my secret weapon. For years, I've seen her before every swim meet. After seeing her, I can reach several inches further, and do so effortlessly. I've sent friends to her and again, she has done wonders for them. I cannot imagine anyone knowing Janet Travell's book and mindset and teachings better, and how to meticulously apply them.