Jaw pain can be caused by a number of factors, including disc displacement in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). But did you know that there are two types of disc displacement: with reduction and without reduction? 👉 Disc displacement with reduction: In this type, the disc shifts out of its normal position but returns to its proper place when the jaw opens. Symptoms may include clicking or popping noises, limited jaw movement, and occasional pain. 👉 Disc displacement without reduction: In this

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) occurs when there are problems with the joint connecting jaw to the skull. It can lead to: ▪️Symptoms: Pain in the jaw, headaches, clicking or popping sounds, and difficulty moving the jaw. ▪️Causes: Jaw injury, arthritis, teeth grinding, and stress. ▪️Diagnosis: Physical exams and imaging tests, like X-rays or MRIs. ▪️Treatment: Options include medications, physical therapy, mouthguards, stress management, and surgery in severe cases. • • • [email protected]

When it comes to jaw pain or temporomandibular disorder or TMJ disorder, however you want to put… it one of the bigger questions always is the pain is it coming from the muscle or the joint. In this video I show some simple research based assessments to help you identify the pain generator in your case. These assessments are simple and they just make plain sense. But most importantly, this is the most up-to-date standards in identifying where your pains coming from. Of course we can go deeper, u