Trigger Point Therapy for Headaches, Migraines, and TMJD

Course overview

Trigger point therapy can be utilized to treat conditions such as headaches, migraines, temporomandibular joint disorder, tinnitus, and vertigo. This course defines and identifies trigger point pathophysiology and their ability to cause pain and autonomic phenomena. Muscle anatomy of the head, face, neck, shoulders, and back are reviewed along with the associated referral pain and symptoms. Hands-on demonstrations are provided for the back, shoulders, and sternocleidomastoid, as well as the head, face, and muscles of mastication. Upon completion of this course, professionals will have reliably demonstrated the ability to utilize hands-on treatment techniques and protocols for releasing trigger points for various conditions associated with the head, neck, face, and jaw.