Janet G. Travell

Janet G. Travell was a pioneering American physician known for her work in pain management and muscles. She identified and described trigger points—tight, painful spots in muscles that can cause widespread pain and discomfort. Her research helped develop treatments for chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia and muscle pain syndromes. Travell served as the White House physician for Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, applying her expertise to improve their health. Her work transformed understanding of musculoskeletal pain and remains influential in physical medicine and rehabilitation.