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We are bringing you the body series going over a in depth discussion and tools on sections of the body. We will be talking about facts and history related to each region, anatomy/physiology, misconceptions of the medical model, holistic approach to care, and tools of assessing/maintenance to optimize your structure long-term.

This video we will be covering the Jaw while looking at the influence of the nearby structures. We will bring you up-to-date literature in our discussion to back our opinion.

Guide:

0:00 - Intro

2:56 - Evolution of the Jaw Mouth and Sinus Cavity

10:59 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Jaw and Local Structures

15:48 - Basics to how the Jaw Opens and Closes 

19:11 -  Importance of the Hyoid Bone and its connections

27:22 - TOOL: Rubber Mouth Piece for Generating Strength

28:32 - Central Sensitization 

40:50 - Disc Displacement 

43:01 - TOOL: Relieve Jaw Tension when Stressed

44:16 - Locked Jaw

47:49 - Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)

50:22 - TOOL: Strategy for handling Bruxism

52:46 - Tension Headaches

56:32 -  TOOL: Nasal Breathing Relation to the Jaw

1:02:33 - Predictors of Jaw Dysfunction 

1:06:35 - Who do you Seek when treating your Jaw?

1:08:49 - TOOL: How do you diminish pressure in your inner ear?

1:10:20 - TOOL: Assessment of Jaw Deviation

1:11:59 - TOOL: Pterygoid Reset

1:13:24 - TOOL: Pin and Stretch Masseter, and Temporalis

1:15:02 - TOOL: Neck Extension Jaw Around the Worlds

1:17:02 - TOOL: Anterior Neck Eccentrics

1:18:21 - TOOL: Lateral Chin Tilt Presses

1:19:32 - TOOL: Jaw Rotational Progression

1:23:07 - TOOL: Sub-occipital Lengthening Isometrics, and Neck ExtensionAround-the-World against Resistance 

1:25:15 - Outro

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