Table 1 Clinical pain parameters between women with myofascial TMD (n = 20) or FMS (n = 20)

Pain history (years)

2.3 ± 1.3 (1.7–2.9)

6.7 ± 2.3 (5.6 –7.8)

z = −5.003; P < 0.001

Usual level of pain (0–10)

4.1 ± 1.3 (3.5–4.8)

6.0 ± 1.0 (5.5–6.4)

z = −3.812; P < 0.001

Worst level of pain (0–10)

6.5 ± 0.9 (6.0–6.9)

8.4 ± 0.8 (8.0–8.8)

z = −4.787; P < 0.001

Lowest levels of pain (0–10)

1.9 ± 0.8 (1.6–2.4)

3.8 ± 1.0 (3.3–4.3)

z = −4.538; P < 0.001