Symptoms
Atypical facial pain
Diffuse cheek, jaw and forehead pain commonly involves SCM, masseter and pterygoids.
Overview
Diffuse cheek, jaw and forehead pain commonly involves SCM, masseter and pterygoids. Identifying which muscle reproduces the patient's familiar pain on palpation guides treatment and often produces meaningful change alongside standard care.
Clinical notes
Rule out dental and sinus causes. Reproducible referral confirms a myofascial driver.
Red flags — when to refer
Numbness, weakness, weight loss, recurrent infections — refer.
Muscles often involved
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction