Method and apparatus for intra oral myofascial trigger point...

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2004-08-16

2008-12-02

Bianco, Patricia (Department: 3772)

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Head or face protector

C128S848000, C128S859000, C602S902000, C433S141000, C600S237000, C601S038000, C601S133000, C601S134000, C601S135000

Reexamination Certificate

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07458377

ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for relief of head, face and jaw pain by achieving the release of intra oral muscle spasms, trigger points, and myofascial dysfunction. The steps include locating intra oral treatment points, including locations of intra oral muscle spasms, trigger points, and myofascial dysfunction, in the mouth and jaw region of a human subject. A handheld device is provided with a central gripping portion, a first generally arcuate arm extending from one end of the gripping portion and terminating in a generally bulbous tip, and a second generally arcuate arm extending from the other end of the gripping portion and terminating in a generally flattened tip. The subject's mouth is opened sufficiently to pass one of the tips into the mouth. One of the tips is inserted in the subject's mouth and the tip is brought into contact with one of the treatment points. Pressure is applied to the treatment point until a release response occurs.

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