Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is what connects your lower jaw to the skull. There are many reasons why a person can experience pain or discomfort in the TMJ, and the pain can be experienced in the joint itself or in the many muscles in the area that control the movements of the face and jaw. […]
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A Common Cause of Jaw Pain and How to Find Relief
Jaw pain is a common condition. Estimates state that as many as 10 million people may be affected in the US alone. While some may refer to their jaw pain as TMJ, that acronym stands for temporomandibular joint and just refers to the joint where the lower jaw meets the skull. Therefore, the condition is […]
TMJ Disorders Are Becoming a Target of Chiropractic Care
TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders have been targeted by the chiropractic field for a number of years now. For example, a study involving 9 patients yielded beneficial results using an activator adjustment tool as a part of chiropractic care. This tool is used by general chiropractors to provide a gentler adjustment to sensitive parts of the […]
Jaw Pain—Related to Injuries that Induce TMD
Jaw pain is a common problem and for many it is compounded with the other symptoms of temporomandibular jaw disorder (TMD). Those symptoms can include pain that radiates to the ear and neck, loss of range of jaw movement, a clicking or grinding sound when opening and closing the mouth, and other symptoms. What causes […]
5 Signs of a TMJ Disorder and 5 Self-Treatments
The NIH reported that over 10 million people in the US probably deal with TMJ pain. It is tough to know the exact number since many view the condition as minor and do not seek treatment. For some, a few home treatment methods may be enough to get past this temporary condition. For others, TMJ […]
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