I grind my teeth when I sleep (says my dentist). Could this be causing the huge knots on my neck and the neck and the shoulder/neck pain that I have?
2007-06-11 03:43:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
I am in the process of getting my night guard but I have always seemed to have this HUGE knots around my shoulders/neck and I just was curious if that was the cause of it.
2007-06-11 03:47:46 · update #1
Yes, those jaw muscles are connected to your neck, which is connected to your shoulders. It could definitely be causing it.
Try to relieve some of the stresses in your life. That might help. Try to calm yourself and get into an almost sedated sense of mind before you go to sleep. Try to forget about your day. Maybe make it a habit of reading a novel before you go to sleep. Or go for a walk after dinner. Stretch or do some yoga before jumping into bed. Anything to help calm and relax yourself for a nice and peaceful night's rest.
2007-06-11 03:47:46 · answer #1 · answered by Laurie F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The teeth grinding and the pain in neck and shoulders are not mutually causative, but more likely symptoms of the same problem. Sounds like you may be under some tension at work, school or home. Find that source, remove it and you will probably be fine.
Neck and shoulder pain can often be eased by doing neck exercises. Instruction pamphlets are generally available free, at any medical clinic. However for permanent relief, solve your tension problem.
For more information, check with your medical care giver.
2007-06-11 04:05:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! There are many muscle of the face that are used when you clench and grind your teeth. Everything is connected in one way or another and stress can cause both grinding and muscle pain in the neck and back. You might want to see a chiropractor or massage therapist.
2007-06-11 03:47:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, most likely that would be causing those pains. I grind my teeth at night and once I wake up in the morning, I have the worst headaches in the temple regions. Get a night guard for your teeth, it will help a lot.
2007-06-11 03:45:58 · answer #4 · answered by I ? Colbert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes definately! My mom suffers from this and has horrible neck and shoulder pain. The dentist gave her mouthgaurds to sleep in and she says that has helped significantly! Good Luck!
2007-06-11 03:47:01 · answer #5 · answered by helicopterjen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be causing all that. There is actually a brace that goes in your mouth to keep you from grinding, talk to your dentist. It is also very bad for your teeth.
2007-06-11 03:46:53 · answer #6 · answered by Flower Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
possibly yes. you should ask your dentist about special plates that you can wear at night to stop from grinding. this can cause alot of problems such as pain and loss of enamel. you can grind your teeth down, causing sensitivity. i do this at night aswell.
you may also be sleeping in an awkward position. i wake up pritty sore also.
2007-06-11 03:46:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say the same, its causes the pain you have. My younger sister grinds her teeth too, and used to get huge headaches, but now she has a nightguard (can be found at CVS or Rite Aid) and she stops grinding her teeth and doesn't have anymore headaches
i hope i helped!
2007-06-11 03:48:14 · answer #8 · answered by ♥♫_jasmine_♫♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be causing the pain in your neck and any headaches that you may be experiencing.
2007-06-11 03:45:51 · answer #9 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my girlfriend has this same problem. She says that's the reason for many of the symptoms that you are describing
2007-06-11 03:48:07 · answer #10 · answered by Tucano 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋