Neck exercises for jaw pain relief
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mental health, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether special neck exercises can help reduce jaw pain in people who have both jaw (TMJ) problems and neck pain. If you have had jaw pain for at least 3 months and also have achy neck pain, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 55 years old
- You have had jaw pain, clicking, or trouble chewing for at least 3 months
- Your jaw problem has been diagnosed by a dentist
- You have neck pain that you rate as 3 or more out of 10
- You are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding, and have no serious health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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