Purpose:
To see if the cause of the pain when swallowing, is trigger points on the SCM
Procedure:
- Patient is seated
- Palpate and Pincer grasp SCM. Locate the most tender point.
- Place a firm pressure on the most tender point (muscle belly) and have the patient swallow
Positive Sign:
pain diminishes when the patient swallows as you pincer grasp the most tender point
Otherwise:
pain may be caused by throat infection, hematoma, bony protruberance of the cervical spine or tumor so patient should be advised to see a medical doctor.
Bryson Ingram R.M.T. 