Medial 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 inside with a...
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 or the tip of the thumb through the axilla...
The 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 muscle. A large HTP of this type can cause...
