Masseter Trigger Points and Referred Pain Patterns

representation of tooth pain from masseter muscle trigger points

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

Temporalis Trigger Points and Referred Pain Patterns

representation of pain experience from temporalis muscle trigger points

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