Chewing muscle tension

Chewing muscle tension
The muscles of mastication (musculi masticatorii) – attach at both ends to the boneų, are paired, start from differentdifferent parts of the skull and attach to the lower jaw. These muscles are innervated by the trich eye nerve (m.trigeminus). By moving the lower to the jaw in the forefingerį lower the jaw joint, they also have a chewing function.
Masseter muscle (m.masseter) is the strongest iš chewingThe most powerful masseter muscleų. Starting from the lower edge of the cheekbone the cheek arch and ends at the inferior the outer angle of the jaw. This muscle raises the lower jaw.
Inguinal underwear The temporomandibular joint and the masseter muscles support the position and movement of the lower jaw: stretching, clenching, biting and chewing.
KramtomThe muscletotension toarms:
– gnashing of teeth;
– strong bite;
– chewing on one side;
– constant pain and tension (in the head and face);
– strenuous, mental work;
– malocclusion;
– psychological factors.
This puts unusual loads on the masticatory muscles and overloads their power.
Measures to effectively relieve chewing muscle tension:
– Massage is essential to relieve tension in the chewing muscles and relax the deep facial muscles. Massage can be performed externally or intraorally (on the buccal side).
Intraoral massage – performed from the buccal side of the mouth, it effectively corrects the inner facial muscles, relaxes the muscles of mastication, relieves jaw tension and helps prevent teething problems.
– Another effective way to help relax the chewing muscles is through kinesiology taping. The technique is based on stimulation of proprioception through the skin. During the procedure, an elastic kinesiology patch (teip) is applied to the areas to be affected.
How does the Kinesiology Teepee work?
- The teepee lifts the skin and creates a free space for the circulation of intercellular fluid (blood, lymph);
- When applied correctly, the teepee relaxes the muscle in a state of spasm;
- has a positive effect on muscle memory.
- The chewing muscles are further relaxed and affected by microcurrents. Microcurrents are low-voltage pulsating currents that act directly on muscles. They relax overstretched (hypertonic) muscles and tone weak muscles. They also affect tissue cells and improve metabolism.