10 Key Symptoms of Jaw Pain and How to Treat Them

2. Tenderness in the muscles or joints of the jaw

If not pain, one may experience tenderness either in the muscles or the joints of the jaw. This may be because of damage to those parts responsible for the jaw's movements. The harm may come from teeth grinding, clenching the jaw too tightly or trauma from sports or other such activities. To alleviate this symptom, you can take muscle tranquilizers or relaxants which help the condition of the jaw's muscles. You can also massage the joints of your jaw using your fingers. Just press on the sore areas and rub them using a circular motion. Massaging the neck muscles may also help alleviate tension and tenderness.