Jaw Pain Explained: What’s Behind the Discomfort

Jaw pain isn’t just annoying it can interfere with how you eat, speak, and even sleep. For millions of people in the U.S., this kind of pain ranges from mild discomfort to something much more serious. Whether it’s caused by teeth grinding, a dental issue, or an underlying medical condition, jaw pain deserves attention.

Common Signs and Symptoms of Jaw Pain

Jaw pain doesn’t always show up the same way. Some of the most frequent symptoms include:

Facial pain that worsens when talking or chewing
Jaw joint or muscle tenderness
Difficulty opening or closing your mouth fully
Clicking or popping noises when moving your jaw
Earaches, headaches, or pressure behind the eyes
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
Dizziness or vertigo
Jaw locking or stiffness
Toothaches or gum sensitivity
Tension headaches and burning or tingling in the face
Facial swelling or fever, which could signal infection

What’s Causing Your Jaw Pain?

There are several possible reasons for jaw discomfort, including:

Bruxism: Clenching or grinding teeth—often during sleep
Arthritis: Inflammation in the jaw joint (TMJ)
Gum disease or abscessed tooth
Mumps or infections in the jaw area
Injuries from accidents, sports, or physical trauma
Serious conditions like a dislocated jaw or even heart issues

How Physical Therapy Can Ease Jaw Pain

At Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy, our team provides expert, hands-on treatment for jaw-related issues especially TMJ disorders. We take a comprehensive approach to help you:

Relieve pain in the jaw, neck, and surrounding muscles
Regain proper movement and function of the jaw
Strengthen the muscles needed for long-term jaw health
Restore balance through a combination of exercises, mobility work, and posture correction

This isn’t just about massage, it's about improving your entire quality of life through targeted, personalized care.

Take the First Step Toward Relief

Jaw pain might feel like something you can push through but you don’t have to. With the right treatment, you can get lasting relief and avoid future complications. If you're ready to take control of your jaw health, physical therapy may be exactly what you need.

Call to schedule your initial evaluation today!

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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 and Occupational Therapy

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.

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