Masseter The masseter is a three bellied muscle on the lateral jaw. It is often regarded as having the strongest muscle fibers in the body. Superficial bellies: Origin: The anterior two-thirds of the zygomatic archContinue reading
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Trigger Points – Earache and Sore Throat
Client’s Description First of all, most people skip their bodywork session when they feel this way as they believe that they are getting sick. When they do come in with this, people complain of earache thatContinue reading
Trigger Points – Sinus Pain in the Face and Ear Congestion
Client’s Description When asked, people trace their hands along your cheekbones around toward their ear and complain of sinus pressure. The pain in the cheek bones seems to be more constant, irritated and feels likeContinue reading
Understanding Trigger Points – Headache with sensitive upper teeth
There are 3 or 4 patterns that come off the trigger points in the temporalis. Each one has a band of pain that extends upward and associated sensitivity in the upper teeth. Like the bandsContinue reading
Understanding Trigger Points – Tooth Pain – Lower Molars
Client’s Description People complain of a toothache and infection in their lower molars teeth that seem to extend up into the roots. There is usually one tooth where the pain is more focused. They usually come toContinue reading
Understanding Trigger Points – Earache with Jaw tension
There are several trigger points that create pain in the ear. neuromuscular assessment can help to pinpoint the right one. This referral point of trigger point focuses in the ear and spread through the jaw.Continue reading
Understanding Trigger Points – Sinus pressure with sensitive upper teeth
Client’s Description People come in complaining of a toothache and infection in their upper teeth that seems to extend up into the roots. They usually don’t expect the massage therapist to get rid of the pain,Continue reading
Understanding Trigger Points: Headache In The Eyebrow
Client’s Description People complain about their headache as they trace their eyebrow with their fingers. This is the pattern that happens right in the eyebrow. There are other patterns that happen above or below theContinue reading