here is something that you arent gonna like too much but you need to do so that you dont lose muscle function. you need to widen your opening. you are gonna have to stretch it. help yourself with your fingers.(dont pull so hard that you are gonna tear something) just open as wide as you can and then help yourself open a little further. hold for 5 sec. you should do this 5 times a day 5 times each session. I know that its not fun----ive been doing it for 23 years. If it hurts too bad just take some ibuprophen with lots of water and food. the same goes for movement side to side and forward----another thing that you can do is to use ice and moist heat. it will help your muscles relax and it wont hurt as bad.

I answered your questions in another post by pm so you will get it there.just know that anytime you need me just email or pm me---anytime.

Thanks!

no problem------Thats what im here for:)

Thats such a scary sessation.
I am new to all these Jaw problems but I remember a few weeks ago I was trying to brush my teeth and i couldn't open my mouth very much, and I was scared to even try incase it got stuck, I wasn't sure what was scarier. it being stuck or the pain!
then it seemed to have settled down, I went and had something to eat, took my first bite and out come a huge crack following by another 2.
eeeww.. I just hate it.

my physio told me to just try and relax if ever my jaw does get stuck, maybe try some good cream and rub it into the joint area, it might help.

you should try dr.christopher brand joint and tissue cream. that stuff is awesome. i love it.