Referred Pain

Myofacial Trigger Points (X’s) refer pain to a distant site in patterns that are characteristic of each muscle (Red Zones).

 

Anterior, Middle and Posterior Temporalis Muscles:

 

 

 

 

 

Masseter Muscles:

 

 

 

 

 

External Pterygoid Muscles:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internal Pterygoid Muscles:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sternocliedomastoid Muscles:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trapezius Muscles: