05/23/2025                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            Do You Struggle with Jaw Pain, Clicking, or Headaches? It Might Be TMD!
If you have jaw pain near your ears, hear clicking when you chew or yawn, or struggle to open your mouth fully, you might have Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD). This common condition affects the jaw joint (TMJ), which helps you talk, eat, and yawn. When the joints don’t move in sync, it can lead to pain, stiffness, and even jaw locking.
Stress and anxiety are the top triggers, but other causes include jaw misalignment, poor posture, spinal issues, and habits like chewing gum or eating tough foods. Symptoms often include facial or neck pain, headaches, and popping sounds in the jaw.
The good news? Surgery usually isn’t needed. Manual therapy, posture work, and simple exercises can make a big difference in relieving symptoms and restoring function.