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Jaw Pain, Headaches, and Neck Discomfort: Why Assessment Matters
When people talk to me about jaw pain, it is rarely just one simple symptom. Jaw discomfort can affect everyday things like eating, talking, yawning, sleeping, or getting through dental appointments. Some patients feel pain near the jaw joint. Others notice headaches, temple pain, facial discomfort, ear-area pressure, neck stiffness, tooth sensitivity, clicking, popping, clenching, or difficulty chewing. Many people use the word “TMJ” when they are talking about jaw pain, cli
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Aug 275 min read
How I Got Here: Chronic Pain, Hard Work, and Becoming an RMT
I have wanted to be a Massage Therapist since I was about 9 or 10 years old. Which, honestly, is a pretty specific career goal for a child, but also better than the “butterfly” I wanted to be in kindergarten or the coroner by age 11 . Some kids want to be teachers. Some want to be firefighters. Apparently, I wanted to dig my bony little elbows into people’s sore spots and call it a future career. Thankfully, my elbows aren’t as sharp anymore! My uncle was diagnosed with Fibro
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Aug 46 min read
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