Check if you might have Temporomandibular disorder (TMD or TMJ) is a condition affecting the movement of the jaw. It's not usually serious but generally may take a long time to get better especially for 45+ of age.
Signs and Symptoms are following:
pain around your jaw, ear and temple
clicking, popping or grinding noises when you move your jaw
a headache and tenderness around your temples
difficulty opening or deviating your mouth fully
your jaw locking when you open your mouth to bite an apple for example
TEST: If you can not open your mouth more than three to four fingers width👇
What to do if it hurts?
Eat soft food like omelettes and soup
Take paracetamol or ibuprofen and ice or heat (NHS guidelines)
Try to have some Acupuncture, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy or Massage to solve the issue faster!✔✔✔. If the pain is there everyday more than 1-2 weeks, best to see a specialist.
Find a good dentist to see if you need a mouth guard at night if your health practitioner agrees.
Self massage techniques for jaw pain at home👇