Understanding your condition
Causes of TMJ Dysfunction
There is a close relationship between the cervical spine, TMJ, and masticatory (chewing) system creating the potential for pain of cervical origin to affect the facial area.
Poor cervical spine dysfunction can result in increased tone and trigger points in both jaw and cervical musculature. The resulting hypertonicity of specific muscles, including the masseter and temporalis, leads to myofascial pain.
If you are experiencing orofacial pain, systematic and well-rounded treatment such as physical therapy will fully dissolve your pain.
