A quick, pain free, and non invasive way to treat trigger points in the temporalis is to slack it. I demonstrate it in this quick video from a bonus TMJ module in a live MMT seminar. Find a TrP or tender point in the temporalis, then slack it by pulling superiorly on the cheek and pushing inferiorly on the scalp/temporalis. This should reduce tenderness by at least 80% to be effective. Hold it for 30-60 seconds and re-test tenderness and TMJ motion. This can open up other treatments like joint mobilizations or repeated loading if the TMJ was too sensitized to use them before. Are you a patient in need of my help? Contact me for a live or online consult by going to the link in my profile! Clinician? Become a TMJ specialist with my fully online course. Get unlimited access and earn CEUs on your own time modmt.com/tmj
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