The Pain and Performance Podcast

How TMJ can affect Pain, Headaches, Sleep and Inflammation with Dr. Dave Shirazi

April 13, 2022 Derrick Hines Episode 30
The Pain and Performance Podcast
How TMJ can affect Pain, Headaches, Sleep and Inflammation with Dr. Dave Shirazi
Show Notes

Dr. Dave Shirazi is a functional orthodontist (don't worry we answer what that is) who has specialized in sleep, pain and jaw function for some 20 years. 

In this episode we get into: 

  • How jaw health affects sleep, pain, and inflammation
  • How treating the jaw can improve overall health
  • The neuroanatomy of the jaw and nerves that make keeping your mouth and jaw healthy so important
  • The solution to tension type headaches
  • Why we treat the neck and facial structures in TMJ/TMD cases
  • An amazing form of testing that can find the root cause of your problems
  • Sleep hygiene techniques you can use today
  • How to address recurring headaches
  • What does clicking and popping in your jaw mean?
    • What to do about it?


This was a great episode so please share it with anyone who it can help!

Find more information about our treatment for jaw pain and headaches at www.acadianapain.com. You can also find more information on todays show at www.derrickhines.com

Links from the show:
TMJLA.com
Dave's Google Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ji4KjpkRYM&msclkid=b38ff255bb7e11ec95ab6ef4a7a7ec82