Tension in the jaw The Temporal Mandibular Joint (#TMJ) should have an S in it for Sphenoid. The lateral Pterygoid muscle pictured here and the medial (Not pictured) are big players in the movement of the jaw. In fact they’re involved in most movements of the joint. One thing I’ve experienced and seen in clinic, is ear pain caused by this muscle being short and tight. I love looking at the nerves of the referral patterns from #triggerpointtherapy They are telling. Sometimes simple work of the cranial bones provides great relief here. Sometimes emotions and rarely ever is painful release of this muscle required. #facialnerves #trigeminalneuralgia #trigeminal #cranialnerves #cranialnerve #earpain #anatomyartwork #anatomyart #anatomystudy #pterygoidrelease #adaptablepolarity https://www.instagram.com/p/CpxakzdLAT2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
