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Headache
Headache

Q. My headache is severe; could it be due to my jaw?

A.

Yes, very often. The temporalis muscle (temple muscle) is responsible for jaw movement, and when this muscle is tense, it can cause migraine-like pain. If you have headaches that don't improve with painkillers, they might be resolved with TMJ treatment.

📝 Detailed Answer

두통약보다는 턱 치료가 필요한 때입니다.

  • 측두근: 음식을 씹을 때 관자놀이가 움직이는 것이 느껴지실 겁니다. 이곳에 과부하가 걸리면 두통이 발생합니다.
  • 긴장성 두통: 머리띠를 두른 것처럼 조이는 느낌의 두통은 대부분 근육 긴장으로 인해 나타납니다.
💡 마사지

관자놀이를 지긋이 누르거나 주먹으로 옆머리를 부드럽게 문질러주면 두통과 턱 통증을 동시에 완화할 수 있습니다.

#턱관절두통 #측두근 #만성두통
Dr. Yeonseung Choe

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