San Diego's Premier TMJ Specialist: Your Path to Pain Relief
When you think about body parts that often command attention, the temporomandibular joint (or TMJ, for those who prefer less of a mouthful) might not be your first pick. But here's a riddle for you: what connects the jaw to the skull, plays a silent role in our most mundane acts - like chewing that stubborn gum or passionately arguing about the best pizza place - and can throw life out of whack when it's unhappy? Yes, that would be the TMJ. It’s situated right in front of your ears—a location both peculiar and pivotal. Now, while you might think this unsung hero of our anatomical symphony would forever remain in the background, things don't always go according to plan. Enter TMJ disorders. And these aren't your regular "I'll sleep it off" ailments. The spectrum of symptoms? Broad. Pain can radiate from your jaw to your cheekbones, meander down to your neck, and sometimes even throw a party in your shoulders. A jaw that decides to sound like a vintage