jaw

Stretches for TMJ Relief: Relax and Soothe the Jaw Muscles

Can various stretches provide beneficial results for individuals experiencing TMJ pain by providing relief to the jaw? Introduction Many individuals… Read More

May 15, 2024

Acupuncture as a Solution for Jaw Pain

Can individuals with jaw pain find relief in acupuncture therapy to reduce pain and improve jaw mobility in the upper… Read More

February 7, 2024

What Not To Do With Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

Temporomandibular joint disorder causes pain and jaw locking that can be worsened with certain activities. How individuals can manage and… Read More

August 23, 2023

Upper Crossed Syndrome Muscle Health

Can musculoskeletal therapies treat individuals with upper crossed syndrome to relieve pain, improve posture, and strengthen the muscles in the… Read More

August 14, 2023

Jaw Clenching: EP’s Chiropractic Functional Fitness Team

Bruxism is an abnormal jaw clenching or grinding of the teeth, either while awake or during sleep. This can cause… Read More

January 26, 2023

What Is TMJ Dysfunction?

Introduction The lower jaw of the body has the mastication muscles surrounding the mandible and provides functionality to the jaw… Read More

September 2, 2022

TMJ Dysfunction On The Lateral Pterygoid Muscle

Introduction The jaw allows the host to chew, speak, and move while being stabilized by the surrounding muscles that help… Read More

September 1, 2022

Trigger Point Pain Affecting The Medial Pterygoid Muscles

Introduction The jaw has a primary function in the head as it allows the muscles to move up and down, helps chew… Read More

August 31, 2022

TMJ: Jaw Disorders

The temporomandibular (tem-puh-roe-man-dib-u-lur) joint TMJ acts as a sliding hinge that connects the jawbone to the skull. There is one… Read More

January 19, 2022