Temporomandibular joint disorders, commonly referred to as TMJ or TMD, are conditions that affect the jaw joint and the surrounding muscles. While these disorders are often associated with jaw-related symptoms, such as pain, clicking, [Read more...]
What is TMJ? TMJ is an umbrella term that encompasses a broad range of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (the joint responsible for connecting the lower jaw to the skull). While medication can provide [Read more...]
TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, an important joint formed by your skull and your jawbone, using the muscles needed for you to talk and chew food.
The TMJ moves due to the contraction of the masseter, temporalis and pterygoid muscles. Their tone is controlled by the brain-stem housed by the ATLAS. TMJ is highly correlated to the upper cervical spine injury. The muscles of mastication are controlled by the fifth cranial nerve.
TMJ is a common health condition. It is usually associated with other health conditions such as ringing in the ears, vertigo, neck and shoulder pain
