Still Life Massage • January 31, 2014

I was in an auto accident, why does my jaw hurt?!

 

One in three people exposed to whiplash trauma is at risk of developing delayed TMJ Dysfunction symptoms that may require treatment, according to research published in the August 2007 issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.

 

Additional symptoms of TMJ can include:

  • Clicking, popping or grating sounds in the jaw joint
  • Inability to open the mouth comfortably
  • Locking of the jaw when attempting to open the mouth
  • Headaches
  • A bite that feels uncomfortable or “off”
  • Neck, shoulder and back pain
  • Swelling on the side of the face
  • Tinnitus or ear pain
  • Dizziness
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