I've never heard of such a thing. What exactly is it?

I also have jaw and ear pain, please tell us what it is, Thanks.

never heard of it...sounds interesting too...I sometimes have ear pain because I have TMJ I wonder if it would help from that too....thanks for sharing...hugs

Time to GOOGLE. that way you dont have to explain what it is. But would love to know if it helped

I was getting my hair done at a salon a few years ago while a woman was getting her ears candled. I don't know if they actually drip wax in or, just hold the hot candle close to the ear, but it's supposed to help alot of people with ear pain.

OK I googled it. please becareful if you are considering this done,
http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/candling.html

They offered to "candle" my ears while my hair was being colored, talking about how many people loved it & felt so much better afterwards. I told them sorry, no, nobody's sticking a candle in my ear. They did offer to show the other people what 'came out of the ear', and I told them I didn't want to see that either! lol

Goodness, you would think you wouldn't be able to hear if you did that!

My aunt used to do the ear candles, it creats a suction while in the ear, and that pulls out all the built up wax and crap from inside your ear. It is supposed to be great for rining in your ears. I have long hair so was always afraid that my hair would catch on fire while she did it.

I've had it done. I find it easier than the water flush at the doctors but it isn't that safe and probably won't get it done again.

The best thing for my sinuses was a chiropractor treatment. He massaged and did acupressure all around my nose and cheeks.

I've had it done and didn't get much muck out..guess I keep my ears pretty clean. My husband and best friend have it done all the time and you wouldn't believe the crap that comes out.
Oz...try putting a capful of hydrogen peroxide in your ear, leave it until you can't hear the bubbles anymore, then drain (it's alot easier if you are laying down with bad ear side up and someone else pours it in). My husband has terrible ear infections since childhood, and this is one of the things that gives him some relief.
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I have used ear candles. I love them when I have ear wax buildup or fluid in my ear. They really make your ears feel great afterwards, but I have NOT noticed any change in my face, jaw or head pain. Hugs, Fern

After reading that COUNT ME OUT ON THIS ONE!!!

I know what you mean. A little health store sells them here. I imagine the warmth inside the ear feels good. When I was a tyke with an ear ache my mom heated mineral oil and poured in my ears. Ugh!. But, if one want to clean the ears, the best way is to drop in some mineral oil, lie with that ear up for 20 min. then drain. That's per Dr. Oz. Now, as for the pain you describe, I use a modified Zen massage technique that "taps" rather than rubs over the accupuncture points all around the eyes, over and below cheek bones. I stop at temple, jaw to do some gentle massage. Next tap all around the mouth while opening and closing. Then go along the jaw to that point where the ear lobe joins the mastoid bone and gently massage with 1 finger while opening and closing the mouth like a fish. My left side is particularly sore, but doing this twice a day really helps with that face, ear, tooth pain.

For those who have never used an ear candle, no heat or flame comes close to your ear. The candle is hollow and has tapered end that fits into the ear canal. The safest way to use them is to cut a paper plate in the middle and insert the candle so that it is between you and the top of the candle where the flame is. It is the vacuum that it creates that pulls the wax and other debris out of your ear canal. It really is amazing sometimes what comes out and how much it can affect your hearing. I do this myself with no help. I lay down, place the ear candle in my ear with the plate on the candle to protect me. I keep a wet paper towel handy for extinquishing the candle when I am done or if it gets out of control. It does make a rather large flame. Hugs, Fern