Masticatory muscle pain is a condition where the pain originates in the masticatory muscles. The symptoms are muscle pain on the increased level of muscle usage, muscle fatigue, and tightness. It is managed by taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants, applying hot packs, and massaging the affected muscle.
Neuromuscular Coordination for Chewing Food: The Act of Mastication
The act of chewing or mastication is a crucial process that prepares the food for swallowing. Read below to know more about the physiology of chewing food.