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    Quote Originally Posted by Shorts View Post
    Hey guys, I have jaw pain on my left side that has lingered around long enough it's grown into an issue I need to work on. It hurts to chew, hurts to open my jaw past a certain point (eating a cheeseburger is tough), and I have a sore spot at the joint in front of my ear. Last couple days I started doing a few jaw exercises to see it would help alleviate the issue. The exercises have helped with the ROM, the pain is still present but in the ways of how it feels when you work out sore joints, with some sharp pain when I bite down, so I'm trying to take it easy. I'm hoping that exercises can fix the issue so I don't have to go in to a Dr.

    While working on healing up, I've thought about how I got to this point in the first place. Stress is a contributor, which I'm under, no surprise on that one. Another is, I realize that I clench my jaw when I lift. I suspect it to be the bigger contributor. I've also caught myself in resting/relaxing positions clenching my jaws, which is a little disconcerting. Has anyone experienced similar? Does anyone have advice on how to correct that? I've seen mouth/teeth guards mentioned in the jaw pain/TMJ topic. Possible solution, least when lifting?

    What should I consider in this position? Anyone had a similar issue they've worked through?
    Funny you should mention this. I find my self of late clenching my jaw when concentrating on a task but it seems it has morphed into a habit at other times. I am now trying consciously to to break the habit. I think stress is also involved because of the virus and political news we are bombarded with daily. I don't believe I do it when sleeping.

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    Man, finally a day off and not running around hair on fire. Sorry for the long delay in reply. I appreciate the input, it's not falling on deaf ears, thank yall.



    Quote Originally Posted by Pappabear View Post
    You are probably also clinching at night. Get a custom mouth guard, “ night guard “ . Wear at night and wear when lifting.

    I used to clinch bad at night and would wake up sore.

    PB
    So ended up getting a mouth guard last week to wear when I'm sleeping. I wore it the first night, woke up and my jaw had little no pain. I was shocked, couldn't believe I was clenching my jaw that much at night that it made that much of a difference. I was waking up so sore before. It's a step in the right direction.


    Quote Originally Posted by Life's a Hillary View Post
    I’ve dealt with some pretty bad stress induced TMJ issues so I can relate. I’d suggest finding an actual TMJ specialist. For almost all cases of TMJ it can be successfully treated with a combination of a splint/night guard, NSAIDs, a short course of steroids, and possibly some sleep meds. The reason for the sleep meds are if you sleep hard you won’t clench your teeth near as much at night and that’s one of the biggest causes since you cannot stop yourself as you are asleep. You will also need to start being cognizant of your clenching while awake. Don’t rest your chin on your hand and try to keep your teeth slightly apart and your tongue on the roof of your mouth.

    Do not see a surgeon, there are some surgeons who specialize in TMJ but when all you have is a hammer everything looks like a nail. Less than 5% of cases actually need surgery. Avoid any dentist that wants to use an MRI, CT scan, TMJ Doppler, TMJ Sonography, EMG, Kinesiography (jaw tracking), etc. There is no data to support their use but they will absolutely lighten your wallet.

    There are two types of exercises that I think are actually worth doing, try them out and see what you think. The first one you take your thumb and place it on your front upper teeth and your index finger on your front lower teeth. Bounce your jaw open 10 times and then hold for a count of 10. Do this 3 times and up to 3 times daily. The other is active resistance. Place your first under your jaw and press up gently while pressing down with your jaw, hold for 6-10 seconds. You’ll be able to hold longer and press harder as your jaw gets better. Next, press on the left side of your jaw with your hand and try to keep it centered by resisting with your jaw. Same count and do the same thing on the right side. Repeat 5 or 6 times and you can do these up to 3 times a day as well.

    Last, if nothing else works I’d suggest some form of therapy. Obviously it’s stress induced so you need to get the stress under control or this will be a recurring thing. However, if you take care of your jaw and don’t clench too much it probably won’t be a chronic issue. Let me know if you have any questions, I’m not a doctor in this field or anything but I have extensive personal experience unfortunately and have researched it as much as possible and have a fantastic doctor I use.
    LaH, really appreciate the thorough input here. It's good to know I'm not the only one who's going (or gone) through this. It seems trivial but it really isn't. The stress reactions are real. I'll be working on those exercises, they seem to loosen up the ROM and ease to pain. Hopefully I can get the pain under control between the exercises, the mouth guard at night and NSAIDs if needed. As for the stresses I'm under, there are changes at work that just occurred or are coming through in the next week or so - shift change/change of personnel and getting done with trainees - that should help. Those two factors are/were big sources of daily, lingering stress for the past year or so. I guess it caught up with me. I'm accepting that I need to be more pro-active and vigilant managing the stresses. This type of jaw stuff hurts and it interferes with eating like a normal human being.


    Quote Originally Posted by P2Vaircrewman View Post
    Funny you should mention this. I find my self of late clenching my jaw when concentrating on a task but it seems it has morphed into a habit at other times. I am now trying consciously to to break the habit. I think stress is also involved because of the virus and political news we are bombarded with daily. I don't believe I do it when sleeping.
    Well, if you're noticing it, go ahead and get proactive about resolving it. I remember noticing mine but didn't get to correcting it until now and I regret waiting. At the very least, pick up a mouth guard to wear at night. My first night with it it was a little tough to fall asleep, it felt weird. (I also work nights and sleep during day which is a whole other issue trying to sleep). But first morning waking up, because my jaw felt so much better, I was for lack of a better word, hooked. I almost couldn't wait to wear it again because it provided so much relief. I've been racking out much better too. And quality sleep is something I have not gotten in a long time.
    Anyway, go for it. Grab a mouth guard kit from the drug or grocery store your next trip. Should be easy to fit and use right away.

    ETA: I think I may wear a mouth guard when I get back into lifting too. Since I clench my jaw in that arena too, it wouldn't hurt to wear it as preventative maintenance.
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    I always wear a mouth guard when training. It takes some of the pain off the clench. But be sure to get one of those top/bottom deals and mold it properly. Don't just slap it in there all wily-nilly.

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    I’m a little late to the party. But know a little about this... you’ve figured out the pain is from grinding. I guessed that from the first post. Definitely keep on top of that night guard. If anything gets sore or sensitive get it adjusted. You only want canines or further forward touching anything when you move your jaw. As muscles relax your range of motion increases. Back teeth can make contact. It will help your jaw, keep you from breaking teeth. Knock down sensitivity. Even help with migraines and mild sleep apnea! Though not a replacement for A cpap...

    Anyone reading this. Avoid over the counter soft nightguards if your having jaw muscle pain. It will make it worse.

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    So many recommendations on cbd oil wow, is it really as good as people say? I prefer medical weed when it comes to chronic pains (with an odorless vaporizer like Airistech Nokiva ), but I never known that cbd oil can serve as a natural pain killer, too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shorts View Post
    Hey guys, I have jaw pain on my left side that has lingered around long enough it's grown into an issue I need to work on. It hurts to chew, hurts to open my jaw past a certain point (eating a cheeseburger is tough), and I have a sore spot at the joint in front of my ear. Last couple days I started doing a few jaw exercises to see it would help alleviate the issue. The exercises have helped with the ROM, the pain is still present but in the ways of how it feels when you work out sore joints, with some sharp pain when I bite down, so I'm trying to take it easy. I'm hoping that exercises can fix the issue so I don't have to go in to a Dr.

    While working on healing up, I've thought about how I got to this point in the first place. Stress is a contributor, which I'm under, no surprise on that one. Another is, I realize that I clench my jaw when I lift. I suspect it to be the bigger contributor. I've also caught myself in resting/relaxing positions clenching my jaws, which is a little disconcerting. Has anyone experienced similar? Does anyone have advice on how to correct that? I've seen mouth/teeth guards mentioned in the jaw pain/TMJ topic. Possible solution, least when lifting?

    What should I consider in this position? Anyone had a similar issue they've worked through?
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