The Stomatognathic System

The Stomatognathic System

The stomatognathic system is a great example of how osteopaths look at the body as a whole. The system itself includes the mouth, teeth, jaws, and nearby musculature. But we don’t look at it in isolation, instead we consider its relationship with the rest of the...
Jaw Pain, Clicking, or Locking

Jaw Pain, Clicking, or Locking

The jaw is an unusual joint. It moves like a hinge joint but also slides, and it is limited by its connection to the joint on the other side. As a result, its anatomy is somewhat unusual too. Within the joint itself there is a disc of cartilage, which connects to some...