JAW PAIN

Jaw pain is a common issue that affects millions of people in the U.S. Jaw pain may be mild or can be severe and affect your quality of life. Many factors can cause jaw pain, such as grinding your teeth, gum disease or a toothache. Jaw pain may also be a symptom of a serious issue, including a broken or dislocated jaw or a heart attack.

Symptoms of Jaw Pain

• Facial pain that worsens when the person uses their jaw
• Joint and muscle tenderness
• A limited range of motion
• Jaw alignment issues
• Clicking or popping sounds when opening or closing the jaw
• Ringing in the ears
• Earaches
• Headaches with or without ear pain and pressure behind the eyes
• Dizziness
• Jaw locking
• Pain that ranges from a dull ache to a sharp, stabbing sensation
• Vertigo
• Toothache
• Tension or other headaches
• Nerve-type pain, such as a burning sensation
• Fever
• Facial swelling

Causes of Jaw Pain

• Abscessed tooth
• Arthritis
• Bruxism (grinding teeth)
• Gum (periodontal) disease
• Infections
• Mumps
• Trauma

Physical therapy is commonly used treatments for TMJ and TMD. Therapists focus on decreasing neck and jaw pain, assisting in pain-free jaw opening, improving range of motion (ROM), and promoting exercise to maintain healthy function. Physical therapy is much more than massaging sore muscles. It is a comprehensive approach to decrease pain and improve your flexibility, range of motion and strength.

At Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy, we can get you set up with the right therapist for you. Call today to schedule a consultation!

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Sources:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/24447-jaw-pain#:~:text=is%20jaw%20pain%3F-,Jaw%20pain%20is%20a%20common%20issue%20that%20affects%20millions%20of,gum%20disease%20or%20a%20toothache

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317184#causes

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/24447-jaw-pain

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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

Author

Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.