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TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint, that is the joint in the temple area where the less jaw pivots against the skull. TMJ syndrome (also called TMD, for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) is a assembly of symptoms all resulting according to a defect in the way the jaw joint works. TMJ Locked

Because there are some large nerves running through the temple area, across the face and head, and down the neck to the shoulders, pain can be felt in any of these areas, all from stress in the way your jaw joint operates. Reasons why you might develop TMJ

· A blow to the head, which knocks the joint out of position.

· An inherited flaw in the structure or positioning of the jaws.

· Many years of teeth grinding, or gum-chewing. This can generate stress in the whole joint area and can wear down the cartilage pad, which buffers the jawbones; it’s supposed to protect the upper and lower jawbones from rubbing directly against each other. When it’s worn, or out of position, and the bones rub on each other, pain is generated.

· Misaligned teeth, which cause the lower jaw to meet the upper jaw in a tense position. This is called dental malocclusion, or a misaligned bite. TMJ Locked

Common symptoms You may be suffering from TMJ if you have:

· Severe headaches

· Earaches

· Ringing in the ears

· Worn teeth

· A clicking noise when opening or closing your jaw

· The jaw getting locked or stuck

· Swelling around the jaw joint

· Tenderness or pain around the jaw joint

· Pain in your neck or shoulders

· Tingling in the fingers

· Dizziness These symptoms can emerge in different combinations for different people. They are not all located exactly in the jaw.

Why not? That’s because large nerves run from the spinal column to the head area, with many branches extending into the face, neck and shoulders. When swelling and inflammation compresses any of these nerve branches, pain is felt at that location. TMJ Locked

The swelling and inflammation originates with the jaw joint and its muscles, and can spread, affecting different nerve branches in different people. Stop suffering from TMJ anymore. Get your TMJ Locked ebook and live your life again!