Tightness in tongue muscle

Question 1

Can muscle knots in the neck be linked tightness in the same side of the tongue?

Answer

Neck and tongue: There are several possible connections here. If the "knots" are swollen lymph nodes due to infection, that could affect the tongue. The Hypoglossal ne... Read More

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Question 2

I got tension on left face, canine teeth, upper lower lip, left tongue, muscle feels tight on tmj, mild pain around ear. is this tmj?

Answer

Possibly: go visit your dentist and consider how you can decrease the stress and anxiety in your life. TMJ is almost always caused or at least worsened by stres... Read More

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Perhaps: Can also be trigeminal neuralgia or other problems. You need to be examined. Please see your Dentist.

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Question 3

Can i pull a muscle in my ear? two days ago the right side of my jaw felt like it was tight and kinda hurt but woke up felt fine, although my right ear feels different. it doesnt hurt but when i swallow or push up with my tongue i feel it in my ear.

Answer

Ear Muscles: There are no muscles in your ear. If you have issues with your ear, please see your physician.

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Question 4

Way under the back of my tongue aches and feels over stretched with tight throat muscles, what causes strained feeling under tongue making it hard to talk and swallow. had normal emg.

Answer

Probably muscles: The tightness is probably muscles, but you need to be sure that all pathology is ruled out first. Check with your dentist or ENT and have them be sur... Read More

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Question 5

The muscles on one side of my jaw are very tight today. i can't open my mouth? what could it be?

Answer

Trismus: What you are describing is caused trismus, which simply means limited opening of the mouth, which can be due to many things, including tmd (temporoman... Read More

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Question 6

I have cervical dystonia. its been 5 yrs. my scalp was always tight.. my mouth muscles arent tight. why my scalp is so tight compared to other regions?

Answer

See below: Cervical dystonia doesn't necessarily affect the same muscle in everyone. In fact, it most commonly affects the muscles of the cervical spine. See a... Read More

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Question 7

I've had cervical dystonia for 5 yrs. my scalp was always tight. my mouth muscles arent tight. i already use botox. do you have some tip or sugestion?

Answer

Stretching: Stretching the neck muscle is also important and sometimes lengthens the effect of botox. A physical therapist can design a stretching program for yo... Read More

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Question 8

If facial muscle spasms on right side, from corner of mouth to ear , continue for a week then stop but muscles feel tight, no pain, is it a problem?

Answer

Probably: Hemifacial spasm is what you describe. The nerve to the face is irritated. The muscles were damaged due to overuse and are now recovering. The caus... Read More

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Question 9

New to gerd. my neck muscles tighten and my voice hurts to talk at times. common? on prilosec bid. also back of tongue hurts.

Answer

Atypical: Gastroesophageal reflux disease typically causes heartburn and regurgitation. It also can be associated with difficulty swallowing, sensation food is ... Read More

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Question 10

What reliefs tight shoulder muscles?

Answer

Tight shoulder: Adequate warmup, stretch before. Adequate cooldown, stretch after a workout or exercise. Ice followed by heat.Occasional topical creams.

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Tightness in tongue muscle

Can muscle knots in the neck be linked tightness in the same side of the tongue?

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I got tension on left face, canine teeth, upper lower lip, left tongue, muscle feels tight on tmj, mild pain around ear. is this tmj?

Can i pull a muscle in my ear? two days ago the right side of my jaw felt like it was tight and kinda hurt but woke up felt fine, although my right ear feels different. it doesnt hurt but when i swallow or push up with my tongue i feel it in my ear.

Way under the back of my tongue aches and feels over stretched with tight throat muscles, what causes strained feeling under tongue making it hard to talk and swallow. had normal emg.

The muscles on one side of my jaw are very tight today. i can't open my mouth? what could it be?

I have cervical dystonia. its been 5 yrs. my scalp was always tight.. my mouth muscles arent tight. why my scalp is so tight compared to other regions?

I've had cervical dystonia for 5 yrs. my scalp was always tight. my mouth muscles arent tight. i already use botox. do you have some tip or sugestion?

If facial muscle spasms on right side, from corner of mouth to ear , continue for a week then stop but muscles feel tight, no pain, is it a problem?

New to gerd. my neck muscles tighten and my voice hurts to talk at times. common? on prilosec bid. also back of tongue hurts.

What reliefs tight shoulder muscles?

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