Dr. Dwight Jennings: TMJ, Jaw Pain, & Substance P - #179
The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey
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Sleep Apnia - What Does It Do for Sleep Apnée?
Most people get into trouble when they're off an eighth of an inch. If the jawis higher, why didnt that cause radiating pain from my jaw up over the top of my head and then down into my upper back? Because of the high density of pain fibres within the trigeminal when it gets excited just a little bit, it triggers a massive response. And your experiences at about 75 % people have a hair's s breadth worth of alignment problem. When you bring the jaw forward, it brings the tongue with it and opens up that airway. So if you wanted to live a long time, having your jaw for it while you sleep might be a good strategy.
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