TMJ dysfunction, also known as TMD is a ubiquitous condition affecting nearly 10 million Americans. (1) Often times before it develops into full TMJ dysfunction there are precursors or clues that start to show prior to full blown chronic TMJ dysfunction occurs. The most common precursor to TMJ is jaw Read more…
Thousands of Americans suffer from crepitus (clocking or popping) of the jaw. For some, it’s an annoyance. For others, it’s accompanied by excruciating pain. It is estimated that 10 million Americans suffer from TMD also known as TMD. (1) The clicking and popping of the jaw is nothing more than Read more…
One of the most common symptoms that results from upper cervical spine injury is TMD. The ear, neck and jaw are intimately connected by a complex set of muscles and nerve pathways. Many who have neck pain also suffer from TMD. The muscles that preform chewing, known as the muscles Read more…
Many people who suffer with facial pain, jaw pain, and ear pain have a tough time differentiating what syndrome they suffer from TMJ or TN. With the advent of google it has become easy to become bombarded with too much info. Unfortunately many who suffer with pain syndromes like tmj Read more…