[LAB] Head pain, TMJ, Migraines [Chou] Flashcards
MFR Scalp and Cervical region
Hand placement: Vault Hold

ST Supine Cervical Traction

ST Seated Cervical Traction

Counterstrain
PC1 Inion
Muscle focus?

Counterstrain
PC1 Occiput
Muscle focus?

Counterstrain
PC2 Occiput
Muscle focus?

Counterstrain
PC2
Muscle focus?

How to diagnose trigger points?
- Listen to pt’s described pain pattern
- Palpate suspected muscle for knot in muscular layer
May feel twitch response or reproduction of pain pattern (not typical of tender point)
Where are the Head/Neck trigger points?
Semispinalis M.
Multifidi Ms.
Suboccipital Ms.
Scaleni Ms.
Levator scapulae M.
Upper Trapezius M.

How to perform ischemic compression of trigger points

What neurological testing might you perform when diagnosing cervical facets?
DTR: biceps, brachioradialis, triceps
Dermatomes
Muscle strength: C5, C6, C7

What special tests might you perform for diagnosing cervical facets?
Spurling’s maneuver

FPR for all cervical facets and hypertonic cervical musculature

OA Cervical HVLA
AA Cervical HVLA
C2-C7 HVLA - Sidebending emphasis
C2-C7 HVLA - Rotation emphasis

ST Hypertonic Temporalis Muscle

ST Mandible restricted to Lateral Translation

ST Medial Pterygoid

MET Restriction to Mandibular Depression

Counterstrain
Medial Pterygoid

Counterstrain
Masseter

Counterstrain
TMJ
