Why Does Chewing Gum Give Me a Headache?

This question originally appeared on Quora: Why does chewing gum give me a headache? Answer by Kate Simmons, myofascial pain specialist This is a remarkably common problem, especially among the young. The muscles that allow you to chew (muscles of mastication) can be overworked and strained, the same as any other muscle in your body. If the muscles are well-toned, not weak, and not overworked/strained, this will not be a problem. BUT, if you chew gum a lot, especially if you have a lot of tension in the muscles of mastication anyways, you're going to have problems...The muscles that make



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