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Jaw Pain

Explanation:

Jaw-related problems are usually referred to as temporomandibular joint disorders. The temporomandibular joints are located on both sides of the head just in front of your ears, where the lower jaw bone (mandible) meets the skull.

The joints allow you to open and close your mouth and move it from side to side or backwards and forwards. These movements are brought about by muscles that surround the joints. Pain in the lower jaw is usually due to temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD), where the jaw joint does not open or close correctly. 

Signs and symptoms of early TMJD include primarily excessive muscular activity and pain, disturbed chewing habits, clicking, catching or locking of the jaw, and limited motion of the joints.

Causes:

Jaw pain can be caused by a number of things including:

Treatment:

Physiotherapy can help treat jaw-related dysfunctions by implementing a broad range of treatments including:

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