Jaw and neck exercises for jaw clicking and pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining jaw muscle exercises with neck exercises can reduce jaw clicking, pain, and improve jaw movement in people with a specific jaw joint problem where the disc slips out of place. It aims to help patients who have had symptoms for at least three months.
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Who can take part
- You have a jaw joint problem where the disc slips out of place, causing clicking or popping when you open or close your mouth.
- You have had jaw pain or clicking for at least 3 months.
- Your pain level is at least 4 out of 10 on a pain scale.
- You can open your mouth at least 40 millimeters (about 1.5 inches).
- You have all your natural teeth and no dental pain or gum disease.
- You have not had jaw surgery, injections, or other jaw procedures in the last 6 months.
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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