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Jaw Pain? Tips to help ease the pain!

3/31/2017

 
Experiencing jaw pain? Does your jaw click or pop when you are eating?
While tiny, your jaw joint the TMJ is a vital part of your health. Any type of jaw pain can prevent healthy eating and chronic pain of any kind can begin to affect your quality of life.

Common causes of jaw pain:
  • Whiplash
  • Head or face injury
  • Teeth grinding and/or clenching
  • Stress – As a response to stress, it’s natural to hold the body tight, including the jaw.
  • Common Symptoms of TMJ Dysfunction:
  • Jaw, face or ear pain
  • Popping or clicking in the jaw
  • Difficulty in opening or closing your mouth
  • Headaches
If you suspect you have TMJ problems, you should first go see your dentist.

At-Home Tips You Can Use To Help Ease Tension and Pain

  • If you notice that your jaw hurts on the same side as you sleep this could be a major contributing factor. Try wedging a pillow under your back to prevent you from sleeping on that side.
  • Your jaw muscles work every day, and yet, are rarely treated to a soothing massage.  Take a few minutes each day to massage your face.  Gently use your fingers to massage, in small circular motions, along your cheek bone to the jaw angle looking for tender spots. If you feel tenderness that is a trigger point, press on the tender area for 15 seconds. You should start to feel the pain go away as you press. Continue to massage your cheeks, temples and forehead. It is best to repeat this daily to help the muscle stay relaxed.
  • Use an ice pack wrapped in a towel several times a day, for about 10-15 minutes each time. If you’re recovering from locked jaw, you may benefit from using heat packs. Once again, use for 10-15 minutes each time.
  • ​Spend long periods of time with your jaw wide open. The extreme reversal from clenched to wide open helps to break the habit of clenching.  You want your mouth to be wide open, but only as comfortable for you. Saying “ahhh” can help achieve this. Hold this for an hour, if you catch yourself with your teeth together, simply stretch your mouth open again.​
IMPORTANT : There can be many reasons for jaw pain symptoms labeled as TMJD and is often misdiagnosed. If your jaw pain does not improve with relaxation and TMJ massage, we strongly suggest that you get a second medical opinion. Jaw pain can be a sign of serious bacterial or fungal infection, or even Lyme disease. All can be very serious if left untreated.

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    I've been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2006. In my free time I enjoy hiking with my husband and dog. I also have a passion for cooking, baking and gardening.

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      • Deep Tissue massage
      • Hot Stone massage
      • Swedish massage
      • Trigger Point Therapy
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    • Massage Wellness Plans
    • Scheduling
  • Gift Certificates
  • About
    • About the Practitioner
    • Contact Information
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Our Clients Love Us
    • Why we don't accept tips
    • Privacy Policy
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    • Benefits of Massage