Problems with the temporomandibular joint and the muscles that control jaw movement are known as TMJ disorders. They commonly cause a dull, aching pain in the jaw, as well as a clicking or locking jaw.
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Trigeminal neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder that causes episodes of intense facial pain. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatments.
Chronic pain management
Chronic pain affects about one in 5 people in Australia and is most common in over-65s. In many cases chronic pain is a disorder in itself rather than a symptom of an underlying illness or injury.
TENS – transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
TENS stands for transcutaneous (through the skin) electrical nerve stimulation. It is a treatment that uses low voltage electrical currents to help treat many painful conditions.
Tai chi offers relief from fibromyalgia
Aerobic exercise is often recommended as a treatment for chronic pain but tai chi may be more suitable.
Video: Chronic pain awareness
One in 5 Australians live with chronic pain and this includes children. Unlike acute pain, where there's an underlying cause, chronic pain may not be due to an obvious injury or a disease that will get better if it's fixed. Let's all understand the facts and support National Pain Week in July.
Video: Reframing pain to overcome lower back pain
Reliance on opioid painkillers and unnecessary back surgeries may be preventing us from beating lower back pain. Reframing how we think about back pain may help us recover more quickly.
Pain and how you sense it
We feel the sensation of pain when pain receptors send electrical signals along nerves to the spinal cord and brain.
Dormant butt syndrome is linked to knee and back pain
Dormant butt syndrome, characterised by weak glute muscles and tight hip flexors, can be caused by sitting too long and is linked to knee, hip and back pain.
Toothache
The pain of toothache is caused by the exposure of tooth nerve endings – it can be a dull ache or a sharp pain.
