Muscles
Frontalis
Anterior belly of the occipitofrontalis; raises the eyebrows and wrinkles the forehead.
Overview
Anterior belly of the occipitofrontalis; raises the eyebrows and wrinkles the forehead. Trigger points here are common in everyday and athletic populations and frequently contribute to the referred pain patterns described below.
Trigger point locations
Across the forehead above the eyebrows.
Referred pain pattern
Local forehead pain, often felt as a tight 'band' over the brow.
Palpation & testing
Palpate the muscle belly along its accessible course. Reproduction of the patient's familiar pain on palpation supports involvement.
Common causes
Habitual eyebrow raising, eye strain, anxiety-related facial tension.
Self-care & clinical treatment
Awareness of brow raising, eye-strain breaks, corrective lenses if needed.
Symptoms commonly linked
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction