Psychophysical stress can cause neural changes that increase nociception in the orofacial
region, particularly the masseter muscle (MM). The nucleus raphe magnus (NRM), which is …

This study aimed to determine whether psychophysical stress conditionings had facilitatory
effects on masseter muscle nociception in the central nervous system via serotonergic …

It is commonly accepted that psychological stress contributes to the development of chronic
orofacial pain. However, the neural mechanism underlying this process has remained …

Muscle tenderness and pain during movements are prominent symptoms associated with
persistent jaw muscle pain. However, there is virtually no information on how trigeminal …

To explore the relationship between psychological stress and masticatory muscle pain, we
created a communication stress animal model to determine whether psychological stress …

It has been reported that stress can alter nociception from superficial tissues, such as skin
and subcutaneous region. However, the influence of stress on an experimental deep …

It is commonly accepted that psychological stress is closely associated with the occurrence
and development of chronic orofacial pain. However, the pathogenesis underlying this …

Psychological stress is a risk factor for the development of musculoskeletal pain of the head
and neck; however, the basis for this relationship remains uncertain. This study tested the …

The aims of this project were to investigate whether inflammation in the orofacial muscle
alters μ opioid receptor (MOR) mRNA and protein expressions in trigeminal ganglia (TG) …

The study was designed to examine the effect of persistent temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
inflammation on neuronal activation in the descending pain modulatory system in response …