Before you read about splenius capitis and cervicis trigger points, referred pain, and self-massage, you may want to learn more about these muscles. Splenius Trigger Point Causes and Symptoms Trigger points in these muscles are one of the many causes of headache of myogenic origin. TrP’s in the splenius capitis and cervicis muscles can be … Read more
The scalene muscles of the neck are quite complex and can be a huge source of pain from myofascial trigger points. You may want to find out more about the scalenes before you read on about scalene pain syndromes. Scalene Trigger Point and Pain Causes As stated in the article linked above, since the scalenes … Read more
By Kathryn Merrow www.SimplePainRelief.com Having a forward head posture puts a lot of strain on the muscles of your neck and jaw. Having a “forward head” means that your head (and often one or both shoulders, too) are in front of your body. Where should your head be instead? Well, when you were a toddler, it … Read more
The trapezius muscles are the large muscles you can see on each side of your neck. However, this back muscle extends all the way from the base of the skull to the base of the spine and is involved in all movements of the shoulder. Although the trapezius is a very strong muscle, quite capable … Read more
Before you read more about extensor digitorum trigger points and learn about the causes of extensor digitorum pain, you may want to find about more about this muscle. Extensor Digitorum Trigger Points Causes and Symptoms The extensor digitorum muscle is responsible for extension of the fingers, and pain derived from trigger points in the extensor … Read more
There is perhaps no other muscle, besides the trapezius, that is more prone to trigger points. Pain in the angle of the neck, a stiff neck, and even pain in the inner part of the shoulder blade are caused by often abused muscle. The levator scapulae (just say “scapula”) is also the muscle that complains … Read more
The masseter muscles are thick and powerful muscles located on each side of your face just under the cheek bones. These muscles, related to their size, are perhaps the strongest muscles in the body and their daily job is daunting. Since they also become over-active in times of stress, when we clench our jaw or … Read more
The temporalis muscle is a very-hardworking muscle of the jaw. Even though it is located on the side of the head, its primary function is to assist in closing and retracting the jaw as a chewing muscle. If you place your fingers just above your ear while clenching and unclenching your jaw you will be … Read more
The sternocleidomastoid muscles of the neck can cause a lot of pain to be referred to different areas of the head, face, throat, and sternum. They are a big contributor to tension headaches, causing months or years of pain, in association with other muscles, that often goes untreated and is misdiagnosed. Self-treating these large and … Read more