Blog: Jaw Muscle Relaxation Treatments

Did you know that popping and clicking in your jaw joint (TMJ) and chronic neck and shoulder pain might be related? It's true. These are both symptoms of an uncomfortable TMJ disorder known as temporomandibular disorder (TMD). 

What Is TMD?

TMD can cause a host of uncomfortable symptoms that occur when your jaw joint muscles aren't working properly. Some of …

Do you experience frequent headaches, especially in the morning? Do you notice exaggerated musculature in front of your ears? Have you noticed an increase in jaw pain, or even tooth chips and fractures?

These can all be signs of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ or TMD), which is sometimes caused by bruxism (nighttime teeth grinding and clenching).

What Is TMJ/TMD?

Medical …