FDM Living Manual

Herniated Triggerpoints

Medial SCHTP

Medial SCHTP

Medial SCHTPMedial SCHTPs usually cause restricted movement in the regions of the cervical spine and mandible. The SCHTP can also cause poor circulation and paresthesias in the arm. The therapist sits behind the patient and palpates the hernia. This is then pressed...

Lateral SCHTP

Lateral SCHTP

Lateral SCHTPLateral SCHTPs cause discomfort and restricted movement in the shoulder. Patients describe their pain as deep as opposed to superficial, similar to their description of pain in a folding distortion. After the treatment the pain disappears, and the patient...

Axilla Herniated Triggerpoints

Axilla Herniated Triggerpoints

Axilla Herniated TriggerpointsSubscapular: Subscapular HTPs cause discomfort in the axilla and scapular region and may cause some restrictions in range of motion of the shoulder. The pain is typically described as being deep, with the patient pressing the fingertips...

Glutes “Bull’s Eye” Herniated Triggerpoint

Glutes “Bull’s Eye” Herniated Triggerpoint

Glutes "Bull's Eye" Herniated TriggerpointThe most common hernia is the infra-piriformis HTP. This is described by Dr. Typaldos as the “Bull’s-Eye” herniated triggerpoint. This is present near the center of the glutes, inferior to the mid-point of the piriformis...

Lumbar Herniated Triggerpoints

Lumbar Herniated Triggerpoints

Lumbar Herniated TriggerpointsLumbar HTPs cause discomfort in the low back and may radiate discomfort into the gluteal region or down the lateral margin of the thigh. The pain is typically described as being deep, with the patient pressing the fingertips or the tip of...

Groin Herniated Triggerpoints

Groin Herniated Triggerpoints

Groin Herniated TriggerpointsUsually presents like sports hernia. Patient will push in deep near the inguinal canal and inguinal ligament. Place thumb on the same spot and bear down while holding a deep direct pressure. Milk the release by pressing the tissue back...

Fascial Distortion Model®