Clients may have painful areas that don't respond to local treatment because the pain is referred from another area called a trigger point. Trigger point therapy can be used for TMJ dysfunction, clicking jaw, jaw pain and grinding teeth. Every muscle has potential trigger points, and while they may show no symptoms, without treatment the muscle tension increases and new trigger points develop, causing chronic pain conditions to gradually worsen, and abnormal movement patterns to occur.

This course has a practical element which involves a 3 hour session in Tunbridge Wells

This course combines well with:-

Indian Head Massage

Scalp and face Massage

Legislation

Professional Code of Conduct

Anatomy and Physiology

Trigger Points

Trigger Point Therapy

What is TMJ?

Muscles Affected by TMJ

Techniques and Routine

COST:£200

DURATION:theory at your own pace plus 3 hour practical session

PREREQUISITES: Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology

This course is intended for anyone who has ideally already undertaken a basic body massage course training or who has another relevant qualification such as dental nurse:-

• and would like to offer TMJ therapy as a way of releasing tension in the jaw, which can lead to pain and other problems in the body

CPD POINTS: 10

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• to gain knowledge of temporomandibular joint dysfunction

• learn the benefits and techniques of TMJ therapy

ASSESSMENT

Theory assessment only – The overall pass mark must exceed 70%. If the mark is lower, a retake is available free of charge. There is also a practical session.

QUALIFICATION: TMJ Therapy accredited by the IGCT will act as an addition to your CPD.