Common Problems

Common Symptoms

• Moderate to severe muscle tension headaches (commonly misdiagnosed as migraines)
• Headaches at the base of the skull
• Difficulty opening wide and eating hard or chewy foods
• Jaw joint noise while opening or closing
• Jaw pain
• Dizziness
• Ear pain, loss of hearing or congestion
• Fatigue and inability to sleep well
• Neck and shoulder pain or tension
• Locking episodes

Causes

• Trauma to the head, neck or face as a result of a fall or automobile accident
• Frequent stressful situations and clenching
• Intubation during general anesthesia, occasionally causes jaw complications
• Childbirth
• Cervical traction and cervical collars
• Certain musical instruments, such as the violin, flute, and clarinet
• Forward head posture