Pterygoid Muscle Pain and Trigger Points

representation of jaw and cheek pain from pterygoid muscle trigger points

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

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