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I have random jaw tightness, sometimes lasting for hours. it began on saturday. today, it happened after running. should i be worried?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See your PCP: Runners can experience jaw pain due to cardio vascular changes, sinus problems, poor posture and inefficient running gait. See your PCP for physical evaluation. Better safe than...

Answered 10/21/2015

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