If you often experience headaches alongside jaw pain, clicking, or facial soreness, you may be dealing with a TMJ headache. TMJ headaches are linked to problems with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which connects your jaw to your skull. When this joint becomes strained or misaligned—a condition known as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD)—it can lead to tension and pain that radiate throughout your head and neck.
Here’s what TMJ headaches feel like and how you can find both short-term and long-term relief.
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