What Causes TMJ?
8. Medical Procedures
Any time you have a medical procedure done, there can be side effects. Many patients in recovery often experience TMJ pain, particularly if any part of the procedure happened near the jawline. If you have a breathing tube inserted during a prolonged surgery, for example, the tension required to accommodate the tube may lead to residual pain. Dental surgery, in particular, can cause joint pain when you try to move your jaw afterward.
The treatment for TMJ pain after surgery depends mostly on the kind of surgery you had. After all, you don’t want to delay or complicate your recovery. If you are undergoing physical therapy as part of the healing process, make sure you mention any TMJ pain that you are having. The specialist may be able to include exercises or suggest ways you can relieve the tension and subsequent pain in your jaw.
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