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Masseter
Trigger Point Therapy
Question | Answer |
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Origin | Zygomatic Arch |
Insertion | Angle and Ramus of Mandible |
Action | Elevate Mandible (TMJ) |
Synergist | Temporalis |
Antagonist | Scalenes |
Location of TrPt A/D | Upper border near zygomatic arch |
Referral of TrPt A/D | Teeth/Cheek/Ear |
Location of TrPt B/C | Lower border near angle of mandible |
Referral of TrPt B/C | Eyebrow/Teeth, mandible |
Symptoms | Pain with mastication, Restriction in opening jaw (only 2 fingers), tinnitus |
Activation | Anterior head carriage, mouth breathing/clenching/bruxim/gum chewin, tension |
Exam | Clinch jaw to isolate muscle, compression |
Corrective Actions | Neck retraction exercises, mouth orthotics, chin resistance exercises, no gum/no hard foods |