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Headaches, TMJ, and Neck Pain: Understanding the Connection

Do you suffer from frequent headaches, jaw tension, or neck stiffness? These symptoms might seem unrelated, but they’re often linked — with the root cause hiding in a commonly overlooked joint: the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). In this post, we’ll explore how headaches, TMJ disorders, and neck pain are connected, what causes the cycle of pain, […]

Treating TMJ Disorders with Physical Therapy

Woman experiencing TMD pain

Techniques and Exercises for Treating TMDs What is TMJ? The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is a joint along each side of your jaw in front of your ears that connects your jaw to your skull. Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) are a group of conditions that affect the joint and the surrounding muscles and ligaments that […]