Dr Sood states that the mouth getting locked open usually involves the temporomandibular joint. It is important to stay calm ...

Lockjaw happens when your jaw muscles tighten up so much that you can't open your mouth properly. Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that can cause lockjaw and muscle spasms. TMJ disorders can ...

Yes, you can treat the symptoms – but working out the causes is probably more effective. Here’s what to look for.

In 2018, I treated a patient with jaw pain -- but something was more serious. Jonathan had a root canal procedure performed on his upper right molar about three months before I saw him. His general ...

At one point or another, we’ve all experienced the unexpected, intense pain of a muscle cramp. Muscle cramps, also known as muscle spasms or charley horses, are the involuntary contraction of muscle ...

Ms. D’s muscle spasms were improved after administration of IV diazepam (Valium). In the critical care unit, Ms. D was observed closely for cardiopulmonary deterioration. Serial vital capacity ...

‌Hemifacial spasm is a disorder of the nerves and muscles that causes nonpainful involuntary twitching on one side of the face. Many people refer to hemifacial spasms as lip muscle spasms. Hemifacial ...

Muscle spasms are the sudden, intense and uncontrollable contraction of muscles. They're painful and frustrating, and can stop athletes in their tracks or jolt someone awake in the middle of the night ...