Trigger Points

Trigger points can be a pain in the butt. Commonly referred to as “trigger points,” these concentrated epicenters of pain can really put a damper on your best day.

Many people have “trigger points” or muscle knots for pain located in their jaw, head, and neck. Although trigger points can cause stubborn flashes of pain, they are often underdiagnosed. The ensuing headaches, earaches or toothaches can affect the position of the jaw, and with it, the muscles in the jaw.

Your primary chewing muscle is the masseter. It covers the sides of the jaw behind the cheeks and is the muscle that you use to clench your jaw and grind your teeth. Not surprisingly, it’s also the most common location for trigger points in the human body. The masseter muscle knots can directly cause or complicate several problems such as tension headaches, earaches, toothaches, and tinnitus (ringing in the ears).

You can see why this muscle, along with others tied to trigger points, might benefit from TMJ massage. Give us a call today. Our trained TMJ massage therapists can identify the root cause of your TMJ or find your trigger points and provide immediate relief.