Pain in the chin
Chin pain and chin pain can be painful and distressing. Pain in the chin can be caused by dental disease, muscle tension, jaw problems, trigeminal neuralgia, sinusitis and trauma.
- Some of the most common reasons
Some of the most common causes are dysfunction of the jaw muscles and jaw joint, often called TMJ (temporomandibular) syndrome, it can also be due to trauma - which in turn can lead to jaw joint injury or meniscus irritation. In the case of major trauma, jawbone fractures or fractures of the face may also occur. Gum problems, poor dental hygiene, nerve ailments, sinusitis, and infection are also conditions that can cause pain in the chin. More rare causes may be Fibromyalgia, trigeminal neuralgia or polymyalgia rheumatism. Another very rare cause of pain in the chin and oral cavity is cancer.
Where and what is the chin?
The chin is the part of the face that makes up the area below the mouth.
Hook anatomy
Image: In the picture we see the muscles of the face.
Some common causes / diagnoses of chin pain are:
Poor dental health - holes in the teeth or gum disease
Skin rash (acne and the like)
Mild infection / inflammation
Mouth ulcers (can be caused by slight injury, irritation, Herpes zoster, reduced immune system and a host of other conditions)
Referred pain from the jaw and jaw muscles (i.a. masseter (gum) myalgia may cause referred pain or 'pressure' against the chin)
TMJ syndrome (temporomandibular syndrome - often composed of muscle and joint dysfunction)
Trauma (biting, irritation, burns and the like)
Rare causes of chin pain:
Fibromyalgia
Herpes labialis (Herpes outbreaks on or in the lips)
Infection (often with high CRP and fever)
Cancer
Lupus
Neuralgia (including from trigeminal neuralgia)
Polymyalgia rheumatism
Trigeminal neuralgia
Be careful not to walk with a sore chin for a long time, rather consult a clinician and diagnose the cause of the pain - this way you will make the necessary changes as early as possible before it has a chance to develop further.
Reported symptoms and pain presentations in the chin:
- Electrical pain in the chin (may indicate nerve irritation)
- Itching on the chin
Numbness in the chin
- Stinging in the chin
- Pain in the chin (a pain or burning sensation in parts or the whole chin)
- Wounds on the chin (wounds in parts or the whole cheek)
- Rash on the chin
- Chin pain
- Sore jaw (do you have muscle or joint pain in the cheek or jaw joint?)
Clinical signs of chin pain and chin pain
Swelling can occur around a trauma or through an infection.
Wounds or reddish rashes can occur with skin diseases.
- Pressure tenderness over the jaw joint can indicate defects in muscle or joint function.
How to prevent chin pain
- Live healthy and exercise regularly
- Seek well-being and avoid stress in everyday life - try to have a good sleep rhythm
- Make sure you have good oral hygiene
- chiropractor og manual therapists can both help you with joint and muscle aches in the jaw
Did you know: Jaw complaints and jaw tensions can also, like malfunction of the muscles and joints of the neck, contribute to headaches.
Conservative treatment of chin pain
home Practice is often printed and used to address improper use of musculature, with the intention of providing a long-term, long-lasting effect. Ultrasound can be used both diagnostically and as ultrasound therapy, the latter works by providing a deep-warming effect aimed at musculoskeletal problems. Joint Mobilization or corrective chiropractic joint treatment increases the movement of the joints, which in turn allows the muscles that attach to and near the joints to move more freely. Chiropractic joint therapy is often combined with muscle work in the treatment of TMJ syndrome and jaw tension.
Chiropractic treatment for chin pain
The main goal of all chiropractic care is to reduce pain, promote overall health and improve quality of life by restoring normal functioning of the musculoskeletal system and nervous system. In case of chin and jaw pain, the chiropractor will treat dysfunction locally to reduce pain, reduce irritation and increase blood supply, as well as restore normal movement in nearby structures such as jaw, neck, thoracic spine and shoulder. When choosing a treatment strategy for the individual patient, the chiropractor places emphasis on seeing the patient in a holistic context. If there is a suspicion that the chin pain is due to another disease, you will be referred for further examination.
The chiropractor treatment consists of a number of treatment methods where the chiropractor mainly uses his hands to restore normal function of the joints, muscles, connective tissue and nervous system:
- Specific joint treatment
- Stretches
- Muscular techniques (many use both trigger point therapy and dry needling)
- Neurological techniques
- Stabilizing exercise
- Exercises, advice and guidance
What does one do chiropractor?
Muscle, joint and nerve pain: These are things that a chiropractor can help prevent and treat. Chiropractic treatment is mainly about restoring movement and joint function that can be impaired by mechanical pain.
This is done by so-called joint correction or manipulation techniques, as well as joint mobilization, stretching techniques, and muscular work (such as trigger point therapy and deep soft tissue work) on the involved muscles. With increased function and less pain, it may be easier for individuals to engage in physical activity, which in turn will have a positive effect on both energy and health.
Also read: - Pain in the seat? Do something about it!
References and Sources:
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Is numb in the chin and is afraid that it is somewhat dangerous. Works occasionally. Hope it's just muscle tension. What can it be?