We all know that smoking is bad for us. It can cause everything from cancer to heart disease, and increase the likelihood of more severe side effects of other conditions, such as diabetes. But a new study in the journal Pain has now found that smoking can worsen the severity […]
TMJ Treatment
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 epidemic, health experts have urged us to practice social distancing, increase hand washing, and to wear masks. But for some people with temporomandibular joint dysfunction, wearing a mask can be uncomfortable or downright painful. Unfortunately, while not wearing a mask is not recommended or […]
When you suffer from temporomandibular joint dysfunction, finding relief is a high priority. The pain from temporomandibular joint dysfunction (also known as TMJ dysfunction) can often be debilitating, causing jaw stiffness, the inability to open and close, neck and back pain, tinnitus (ringing ears), and even migraine headaches. As a […]
Arthritis is an inflammatory problem that affects millions of people around the globe. Though there is no cure for arthritis, there are many prescription medications available to help deal with the painful symptoms of this sometimes-debilitating illness. Arthritis can affect any of the joints of the body, including the hands, […]
Do you suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease, otherwise known as GERD? Do you notice symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysfunction in your jaw, such as stiffness, pain, clicking and popping, headaches, and neck aches? Believe it or not, according to a new study, the two medical conditions may be related. The […]