Chin Pain During Exercise

Chin pain during exercise can be direct, meaning the pain originates and is caused by factors right at or near the site and source of pain. The chin is also one of the best early warning systems that something is not right somewhere else in the body. The chin itself is indirectly involved. An example of direct pain would be a bruise from a blow to the chin that has not fully healed. Pain is absent until exertion, when the increased heart and circulation activity inflames the injury site. The only remedy is to remain watchful while giving more time to heal. See a doctor if the healing process is too long.

Abscess

• Chin pain upon exertion can be an early warning signal that an infection or abscess is developing. An infected tooth depositspus radiates pain to the chin and often upward to the nasal area. Likewise, a cyst is a small sac of fluid that can fill and drain, causing radiating pain in the entire face, neck and chin area. When the cyst becomes inflamed in the early stage, exercise heightens the sensitivity, so chin pain could be related to this factor. Home remedy is not advisable; a dentist or doctor should review if pain persists.

Bruxism

• Bruxism is the medical term for grinding of the teeth while sleeping. Research shows the causes of bruxism to be stress, anxiety, unresolved problems and issues, such as fear and anger.

  Bruxism can lead to tooth losses and jaw problems such as, dislocation, swelling and clicking. Pain in the chin during exercise is directly linked to loose teeth and fractured teeth or fillings. Other pain causes are tired, sore muscles around the chin area, jaw ache and headache.

Direct pain

• The chin is clearly a body area without much flesh in most cases, which results in severe bruising of both bone and tissue when struck. Long after the outward healing appears to be complete, chin pain from underlying damage can be painful with exercise or exertion. Also, blood from an injury to the chin tends to pool in the chin area during the healing process and can be painful with throbbing and tender to the touch.

Indirect Pain

• The thyroid gland is located toward the front of the neck in the area underlying the jaw. A lack of sufficient iodine can cause this gland to become sore, and chin pain on exertion is one of the symptoms, along with weakness and fatigue. The temporomandibular joint connects the jaw to the skull; it is made of bone, muscle and nerves with one on each side of the face just below the ear. TMJ syndrome can be painful with any type of jaw movement and can be more pronounced in the chin when exercising or chewing.

Cancer

• Basal cell carcinoma is a form of skin cancer that primarily forms in the head or neck area. The development begins with a small waxy bump in the chin, often painless but usually at the least sore. The soreness can persist for weeks or months and will be increased as exertion and pulse rate increase. The lump evolves to a nodule, often discolored and again sore and painful, and if disturbed can bleed. A lump, nodule or throbbing upon exertion should be checked immediately because skin cancer is one of the most aggressive and deadly types.