<s>[INST] I HAD A BROKEN JAW AND NOSE YEARS AGO ON THE RIGHT SIDE, NOW WITH MUCH STRESS AND GUM CHEWING AND I THINK OVER USING THE JAW FROM TONGUE CLEANING I HAVE TMJ FLARED UP, AM ON VALIUM AND ANTI INFLAMATORY MEDS, USING HEAT AND JUST GETTING DISCOURAGED. ALSO EATING SOFT FOODS. I KNOW LESS STRESS WILL HELP, TIGHT NECK AND SHOULDER ALL THE TIME. JUST HARD TO KNOW HOW LONG THIS WILL TAKE TO HEAL BECAUSE OF MY INJURIES? [/INST] Hello,It may be due to neck sprain. For that you can take tablet acetaminophen. Apply diclofenac gel or ointment locally. Heating pads also helps. Do regular physical therapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Shyam Kale Family and general physician </s>