When you think about TMJ, it’s common to just think about jaw pain. However, if you look at an anatomy book, you will notice that the jaw muscles connect to the head, neck, shoulder, back and chest, so that everything is connected. Keep reading for more information about how TMJ affects the entire body. Forward… Read More
TMJ syndrome, or temporomandibular joint syndrome, occurs when there is damage to your temporomandibular joint, which connects your jaw to your skull. The muscles connecting the jaw to the skull are subjected to continuous dysfunction when the teeth come together (5,000 times a day) creating muscle/joint pain, jaw tightness with forward head position, and postural… Read More
Most TMJ sufferers have been dealing with the pain and symptoms for many years. Usually it starts out with one or two symptoms and gets worse as the years go by. The pain and discomfort can affect day to day life in a very negative way. Some people become withdrawn because it hurts to open… Read More
