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Temperomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders The temperomandibular joints (TMJs) or the jaw joints are located in front of each ear. Each joint is made up of the temporal bone of the skull and the mandible or lower jaw. The TMJs move when we chew, talk and even swallow. They are probably the most used joints in the body. Because of injury, sometimes these joints become misaligned causing pain in the head, neck and face. TMJ disorders involve ligaments, tendons, nerves and blood vessels. Massage therapy can reduce pain, muscle tension, spasm, TMJ swelling and increase mobility due to TMJ disorders . |