Dr. Jochen Schmidt said that back pain may be due to dental diseases, since the jaw is linked to the spine through the muscles and nerves.

The German dentist explained that back pain may be due, for example, to the disease known as "TMJ", which may also lead to dental pain, neck pain, joint pain, tinnitus, headache and dizziness.


Back pain may also be due to gnashing of teeth, which in turn leads to muscle strain, and then back pain. The

So you should consult your dentist, to check whether dental diseases are the underlying cause of back pain.