FDM Living Manual

Triggerbands

Jaw Triggerband

Jaw Triggerband

Jaw TriggerbandThe band in the head region that appears most often is the jaw triggerband. This triggerband runs from the TMJ anteriorly, or posteriorly along the mandible until it reaches the tip of the chin.Body LanguageTreatments

Neck Triggerband

Neck Triggerband

Neck TriggerbandThe cervical triggerband routinely begins along the lateral edge of the C7, or T1 spinous process and terminates at the occiput. This pathway contributes to dysfunctions apparent in the flexion/extension range of motion.Body LanguageTreatments

SCM Triggerband

SCM Triggerband

SCM TriggerbandThe SCM triggerband runs from the sternum to the mastoid. It frequently causes headaches and problems in the jaw. The SCM triggerband should be treated with the flat side of the thumb to ensure that the thumb does not slip. It would be especially...

“Star” Triggerband

“Star” Triggerband

"Star" TriggerbandWhat is called a star triggerband is a collection of triggerbands in the region of the cervical spine and is quite common. After experiencing whiplash, daily computer use, or complaining of cervical spine tensions, patients frequently have a star...

‘WS’ Triggerband (spinal/full length)

‘WS’ Triggerband (spinal/full length)

'WS' Triggerband (spinal/full length)For the lumbar triggerband start at the top of the SI joint. Stay to the side of the spinous processes, slide all of the way up through the lumbar spine, and finish around the middle of the thoracic spine.Body LanguageTreatments

Spinal Triggerband

Spinal Triggerband

Spinal TriggerbandThe spinal triggerband is the longest triggerband that we treat. The entire course spans a length from S2-3 to the occiput.Body LanguageTreatments

Ribs Triggerband

Ribs Triggerband

Ribs TriggerbandTriggerbands on the ribs often occur in patients after suffering from pulmonary diseases such as bronchitis, asthma, or pleuritis. This triggerband can be found anywhere along the rib pathways and is treated in the direction indicated by the patient's...

Anterior Ribs Triggerband

Anterior Ribs Triggerband

Anterior Ribs TriggerbandTriggerbands on the ribs often occur in patients after suffering from pulmonary diseases such as bronchitis, asthma, or pleuritis. This triggerband is usually found in the lower thoracic region and is treated by starting from the spine in the...

Abdominal Triggerband

Abdominal Triggerband

Abdominal TriggerbandThe patient will make different passes around the outside or middle of the abs with their fingers. Start along the ribcage, stay on the lateral side of the abdominal muscles, follow it down towards the pubic symphysis.Body LanguageTreatments

Upper Trapezius Triggerband

Upper Trapezius Triggerband

Upper Trapezius TriggerbandThe Upper Trapezius Triggerband typically begins on the superior aspect of the A/C joint and terminates on the ipsilateral mastoid process. This pathway is one of the pathways found in the “Star” Triggerband. This pathway contributes to most...

Anterior Shoulder Triggerband

Anterior Shoulder Triggerband

Anterior Shoulder TriggerbandThe anterior shoulder triggerband begins in the cubital fossa where the superiorly directed fibers intersect with the horizontally oriented fibers of the bicipital aponeurosis. Starting in this region, this triggerband moves superiorly...

Medial Shoulder Triggerband

Medial Shoulder Triggerband

Medial Shoulder TriggerbandIn the same way as the lateral shoulder triggerband, the medial shoulder triggerband on the upper arm runs between the biceps and the triceps, along the medial side of the arm. Starting at the medial epicondyle, it runs along either the...

Lateral Shoulder Triggerband

Lateral Shoulder Triggerband

Lateral Shoulder TriggerbandThe lateral shoulder triggerband starts in the region of the radial head and follows a superior course along the humerus. It then traverses through the lateral deltoid and along the superior aspect of the trapezius where it terminates on...

Posterior Shoulder Triggerband

Posterior Shoulder Triggerband

Posterior Shoulder TriggerbandThe posterior shoulder triggerband starts approximately 2” distal to the radial head between the radius and ulna. It then runs superiorly over the posterior aspect of the radial head to the triceps where it can follow a path either...

Extensors Triggerband

Extensors Triggerband

Extensors TriggerbandThe extensors triggerband starts in the area of the lateral epicondyle and runs to the distal end of the wrist extensors. Light pressure should be used on the wrist. This band can continue to run distally to any of the fingers, but it is most...

Flexors Triggerband

Flexors Triggerband

Flexors TriggerbandThe flexors triggerband starts at the medial epicondyle and runs along the anterior aspect of the forearm towards the wrist. As with the extensor triggerband, this course varies after the wrist, although termination to the third and fourth finger is...

Radial Triggerband

Radial Triggerband

Radial TriggerbandThe radial triggerband runs between the flexors and the extensors along the lateral aspect of the radius. It begins at the lateral epicondyle and ends at the tip of the thumb, or index finger.Body LanguageTreatments

Ulnar Triggerband

Ulnar Triggerband

Ulnar TriggerbandThe ulnar triggerband is similar to the radial triggerband in that it runs between the flexors and the extensors, but it runs along the ulnar aspect. It terminates along the lateral and distal edge of the little finger.Body LanguageTreatments

Palmar Triggerband

Palmar Triggerband

Palmar TriggerbandThe palmar triggerband is located on the palmar aspect of the hand and typically begins proximal to the carpal tunnel. Its pathway will typically follow the medial, or lateral flexor tendons of the palm and fingers. Multiple palmar triggerbands may...

Thumb Triggerband

Thumb Triggerband

Thumb TriggerbandThis is a distortion that most frequently occurs due to sports or skiing. Triggerbands are mainly present from the transverse carpal ligament, through the thenar muscles and terminating at the distal tip of the thumb.Body LanguageTreatments

Finger Triggerband

Finger Triggerband

Finger TriggerbandAs with the thumb triggerband, these are most often the result of sports, or repetitive motion. The FDM can quite successfully treat a Dupuytren contracture. Here there is a combination of calcified and chronic trigger bands.Body LanguageTreatments

Gluteal Triggerband

Gluteal Triggerband

Gluteal TriggerbandThe gluteal TB pathway starts superior to the iliac crest and runs in the caudal direction until it reaches the ischial tuberosity. Treatment of the gluteal TB is best done with the patient in a forward flexed position, or leaning on the bench....

Groin Triggerband

Groin Triggerband

Groin TriggerbandThe pelvic-groin TB starts at the ASIS, and runs distal and medial along the inguinal ligament where it terminates at the pubic symphysis. Begin at the ASIS and follow the inguinal ligament to the pubic symphysis. Be careful to avoid slipping off the...

Adductors Triggerband

Adductors Triggerband

Adductors TriggerbandThe Adductors Triggerband occurs frequently in hockey and soccer players. It is often described as an adductor/groin strain, but in the FDM it is declared to be a Triggerband and is treated accordingly. This course starts from the medial knee...

Posterior Thigh Triggerband

Posterior Thigh Triggerband

Posterior Thigh TriggerbandThe posterior medial thigh TB pathway starts at the posterior medial knee joint line and runs superiorly to the ischial tuberosity. Treatment is always performed over the TB pathway indicated by the patient.Body LanguageTreatments

Posterior Lateral Thigh Triggerband

Posterior Lateral Thigh Triggerband

Posterior Lateral Thigh TriggerbandTreatment of the posterior lateral thigh TB: Starting in the lateral aspect of the popliteal fossa, following the course of the biceps femoris proximally, the TB bends inferiorly to the iliac crest and then moves medially to the SI...

Lateral Thigh Triggerband

Lateral Thigh Triggerband

Lateral Thigh TriggerbandThe Lateral Thigh TB pathway begins in the lateral knee joint line and runs along the IT-Band towards the greater trochanter. It continues superiorly to the iliac crest, then along the iliac crest towards the sacrum where it terminates at the...

Lateral Knee Triggerband

Lateral Knee Triggerband

Lateral Knee TriggerbandThese are frequently the result of injuries sustained with valgus, or varus stresses. A medial, or lateral triggerband will arise when the medial, or lateral stability of the knee has been compromised. Treatment is performed directly on the...

Medial Knee Triggerband

Medial Knee Triggerband

Medial Knee TriggerbandThese are frequently the result of injuries sustained with valgus, or varus stresses. A medial, or lateral triggerband will arise when the medial, or lateral stability of the knee has been compromised. Treatment is performed directly on the...

Patellar Triggerband

Patellar Triggerband

Patellar TriggerbandThis is found quite frequently in knee problems, although it is often diagnosed as patellar femoral syndrome. The patellar TB should be treated in both directions. From the bony attachments to the patellar poles as well as the tibial tuberosity....

Medial Leg Triggerband

Medial Leg Triggerband

Medial Leg TriggerbandTreatment of the posterior medial TB pathway goes along the posterior/inferior aspect of the medial malleolus. Treatment is always performed over the TB pathway indicated by the patient.Body LanguageTreatments

Posterior Leg Triggerband

Posterior Leg Triggerband

Posterior Leg TriggerbandThis TB pathway lies between the posterior medial and the posterior lateral TB, and it runs deeply between both the heads of the gastrocnemius. It also goes over part of the achilles tendon. This pathway is commonly seen when patients present...

Lateral Leg Triggerband

Lateral Leg Triggerband

Lateral Leg TriggerbandTreatment of the posterior lateral TB pathway goes along the posterior/inferior aspect of the lateral malleolus and to the dorsal aspect of the lateral part of the foot. This pathway is commonly associated with lateral ankle sprains. Treatment...

Anterior Leg Triggerband

Anterior Leg Triggerband

Anterior Leg TriggerbandThe anterior TB pathway (referred to in everyday language as “shin splints”) occurs frequently in runners and walkers. This triggerband forms as a result of repetitive motion. The pathway is typically seen in the anterior compartment of the leg...

Lateral Achilles Triggerband

Lateral Achilles Triggerband

Lateral Achilles TriggerbandTriggerbands at the Achilles tendon are again seen frequently as the result of running sports. These can occur in an acute form due to a corresponding trauma. However, cumulative repetition injuries are more common. In this case,...

Medial Achilles Triggerband

Medial Achilles Triggerband

Medial Achilles TriggerbandTriggerbands at the Achilles tendon are again seen frequently as the result of running sports. These can occur in an acute form due to a corresponding trauma. However, cumulative repetition injuries are more common. In this case,...

Lateral Foot Triggerband

Lateral Foot Triggerband

Lateral Foot TriggerbandBecause of the static strain our feet are subjected to every day, fascial injuries occur quite frequently. Unfortunately, triggerbands in the leg are almost always diagnosed as muscle strains. Muscle strains are treated with rest, which does...

Medial Foot Triggerband

Medial Foot Triggerband

Medial Foot TriggerbandBecause of the static strain our feet are subjected to every day, fascial injuries occur quite frequently. Unfortunately, triggerbands in the lower leg are almost always diagnosed as muscle strains. Muscle strains are treated with rest, which...

Plantar Triggerband

Plantar Triggerband

Plantar TriggerbandIt is very common to find a plantar TB with nearly all foot complaints. The most common cause is a heel spur, which is known as a continuum distortion in the FDM. This is not even necessarily noticed by the patient, but it can lead to a split in the...

Toe Triggerband

Toe Triggerband

Toe TriggerbandPatients will make a finger swiping motion along the medial edge of the big toe. Sometimes it's on the side or underneath. Start in one direction; either distal and work proximal or proximal and work distal.Body LanguageTreatments

Fascial Distortion Model®