By Noshir R. Mehta 1Noshir R. Mehta. Bruxism: Tooth Grinding and Clenching [Internet]. Version 16. Knol. 2008 Jul 23. Available from: http://knol.google.com/k/noshir-r-mehta/bruxism/D3iAfFNV/kRAr4Q. (Original no longer available, published under here under a Creative Commons License Professor and Chairman of General Dentistry and Director of the Craniofacial Pain Center Tufts Dental School, Boston MA What is Bruxism? … Read more
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
Before you read about trapezius trigger points, their referred pains patterns, and self-release, you may want to find out more about the trapezius muscles. Although the trapezius is a very strong muscle, quite capable of handling its normal day-to-day functions, certain activities can overload the muscle and result in trigger points. Trapezius Trigger Points Causes … Read more
Before your read about levator scapulae trigger points and their referred pain you may want to find out more about the levator scapulae muscles. Levator Scapulae Trigger Point Causes and Symptoms The levator scapulae is the neck muscle frequently responsible for a stiff neck. Trigger points in this muscle cause pain in the angle of the neck … Read more
Before you read about temporalis muscle pain from trigger points, you may want to find out more about the temporalis muscle. 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 … Read more
Before reading about sternocleidomastoid trigger points, you may want to find out more about the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Sternocleidomastoid Trigger Point Causes and Symptoms There is rarely pain present in the sternocleidomastoids themselves but they have the potential to refer a large amount of pain to areas of the head, face, throat, and sternum (see trigger … Read more