Those of us who have seen The Shawshank Redemption are quite familiar with the tale of Andy Dufresne, the man who (spoiler alert) âcrawled through a river of sh*t and came out clean on the other side.â And today we have a peculiar set of coincidences where life imitates art to some extent.
Answers from Margaret Moutvic, M.D. Tailbone pain â pain that occurs in or around the bony structure at the bottom of the spine (coccyx) â can be caused by trauma to the coccyx during a fall, prolonged sitting on a hard or narrow surface, degenerative joint changes, or vaginal childbirth.
Types of Jaw Pain. Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ). One of the more common causes of jaw pain, TMJ usually occurs as the result of a problem with the bones, ligaments, and/or other tissues that make up the temporomandibular joint, which connects your lower jaw bone to your skull. TMJ may cause jaw pain that feels like a toothache, headache, or earache. Teeth Grinding (Bruxism). Teeth grinding can cause jaw pain, and, since many people grind their teeth while they are asleep, you may not be aware that you're doing it. Some research suggests that up to 8% of adults grind their teeth during sleep.