Ernest syndrome arises when the stylomandibular ligament, which attaches to the jaw, becomes inflamed and produces feelings of pain in several areas of the head and neck. The ligament grows from a bone under the ear floor and attaches to the back of the lower jaw, just about one-half inch beneath the ear lobe. It limits jaw movement, keeping it from opening too wide or moving forward too much.
How does Ernest syndrome develop?
Often confused with temporomandibular joint syndrome, Ernest syndrome results from a weakened stylomandibular ligament. Abnormal motion, excessive movement or trauma to the jaw may weaken the ligament involved, resulting in discomfort and potentially chronic facial pain.
What are the symptoms of Ernest syndrome?
Anyone suffering from Ernest syndrome may experience one, or possibly several, forms of pain including pain in the temple area of the head (feeling like a headache in the side of head), pain and pressure in the ear, eye pain, cheekbone pain, pain in the jaw joint, throat pain or irritation during swallowing, lower jaw pain that may feel like a toothache, and even lower back pain.
Conventional medical treatments may help relieve the symptoms of Ernest syndrome, but they do not address the root of the problem. By strengthening structural weaknesses in the body, as natural medicine treatments like Prolotherapy do, pain associated with Ernest syndrome may be alleviated permanently.
Discover why we believe that natural medicine treatments are the best way to treat Ernest syndrome.
The treatment regimens suggested here are based on the experience of Caring Medical. They do not apply to every case or condition. A person using these recommendations without the aid of a personal physician does so at their own risk.
This information is provided for informational purposes only. It is essential to have your condition evaluated by your own personal physician.
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