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This short video shows m. digastricus in the context of “Muscle pain in the neck.” A muscle located under the jaw that attaches to lower jaw and the mastoid process. This links the muscle’s location and role in movement with the areas where tension or pain may be felt.
A muscle located under the jaw that attaches to lower jaw and the mastoid process. The clip places this within “Muscle pain in the neck” so it is easier to understand what is happening in the area, not only where symptoms are felt.
Muscle pain is not always local. When a muscle is overloaded or lacks control during movement, tension or pain can also be felt in a nearby area.
This is an educational visual linked to “Muscle pain in the neck.” If symptoms keep returning, restrict movement, or their source is unclear, a functional assessment is a more useful next step than guessing.