A lot of people these days are complaining about their sore jaws. Having a sore jaw on one side could be the result of a condition called TMJ syndrome. It's a very common jaw condition that affects millions of people all over the world and it's largely mistreated.
If you've got a sore jaw on one side it's probably because the tendons and ligaments in your jaw are either too tight or too loose. This causes part of your jaw to be displaced or misaligned and results in pain or clicking of the jaw.
The tension and pressure in your jaw is usually the results of stress, bad habits or previous trauma to the jaw area. Unfortunately there isn't really a quick fix for TMJ, it's something you have to manage. But if your looking for a few things you can try out right now, then I've got you covered.
Improve Your Posture:
Try this right now, assuming that your sitting at your computer, straighten your back and neck and make sure your shoulders are back. If you were sitting with poor posture, you should notice a slight relaxation of the jaw, which is a good thing. Trying to relax your jaw as much as possible should be your main goal.
Try TMJ Exercises:
TMJ exercises are stretches, massages and jaw exercises that aid the jaw. They can be done fairly quickly and easily and have been proven to actually permanently cure TMJ in some patients. One such exercises involves simply sliding the bottom half of your from from right to left in a controlled manner, do this about 10-15 times.
Another very important thing to do is take a few minutes out of your day to simply relax and breathe for 5 minutes or so. Make sure to concentrate on your breathing and focus on noticing how your jaw feels as it relaxes. Then when your out and about, try and replicate that feeling of relaxation whenever you feel your jaw tight.
These little tips and tricks might not seem like the greatest things in the world, but add them all up and do them consistently and you may no longer have a sore jaw joint anymore.
If your going to pick one thing to do though, I would suggest doing the TMJ exercises as they will have the greatest impact on your jaw.
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