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Suggest Remedy For Stiffness In Jaw And Neck With Headache

I started having a tightness in my jaw and neck that is painful which seems to be radiating into my head causing a headache. No congestion, runny nose, coughing..etc. It started yesterday afternoon arouand 3pm and has been constant since with no relief by taking over the counter pain medication.
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain stiffness in jaw and neck along with radiating pain to neck can be due to Temporomandibular joint dysfunction which can occur due to a number of reasons like physical trauma, excessive mouth opening, Arthritic changes in jaw, articular disc dislocation etc..
It leads to stiffness in jaw which can extend to neck and cause pain and discomfort..
Stress can also lead to the following problems..
In case if you have been sitting for long in a same position with mouth open like for a dental treatment can lead to muscular fatigue along with pain and stiffness due to lactic acid deposition..
You should take a combination of muscle relaxant and painkillers like NUCOXIA-MR or FLEXON-MR twice a day along with massage over the painful side starting from the jaw and extending towards the neck using oil so as to relax the muscles..
Do warm compresses over the offending side..

In case if the pain does not resolve consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and he/she can advise you to get an x ray of jaw and neck done to rule out the exact cause of the stiffness and treat you accordingly..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Suggest Remedy For Stiffness In Jaw And Neck With Headache

Hi. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain stiffness in jaw and neck along with radiating pain to neck can be due to Temporomandibular joint dysfunction which can occur due to a number of reasons like physical trauma, excessive mouth opening, Arthritic changes in jaw, articular disc dislocation etc.. It leads to stiffness in jaw which can extend to neck and cause pain and discomfort.. Stress can also lead to the following problems.. In case if you have been sitting for long in a same position with mouth open like for a dental treatment can lead to muscular fatigue along with pain and stiffness due to lactic acid deposition.. You should take a combination of muscle relaxant and painkillers like NUCOXIA-MR or FLEXON-MR twice a day along with massage over the painful side starting from the jaw and extending towards the neck using oil so as to relax the muscles.. Do warm compresses over the offending side.. In case if the pain does not resolve consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and he/she can advise you to get an x ray of jaw and neck done to rule out the exact cause of the stiffness and treat you accordingly.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..