Symptoms
Throat soreness (myofascial)
Persistent throat soreness without infection or reflux may refer from longus colli, digastric and SCM.
Overview
Persistent throat soreness without infection or reflux may refer from longus colli, digastric and SCM. 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 infection and reflux. Reproducible referral confirms myofascial origin.
Red flags — when to refer
Dysphagia, weight loss, mass on exam — refer to ENT.
Muscles often involved
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction