Figure 9.

Soft tissue mobilization of the temporalis muscle utilizing one digit for contact and one hand for contralateral stabilization. Palpation of an MTrP or the general muscle belly by the tip of one digit (second digit shown) to apply soft tissue mobilization to the temporalis muscle. Switching between different digits can be helpful in prolonging technique application time before the onset of fatigue. Note that a contralateral hand provides a counterforce to stabilize the head and prevent inadvertent head motion. In this instance, the therapist begins at the anterior margin of the muscle and moves posteriorly while focusing on areas of the muscle that require treatment.