TMJ (temporomandibular joint) | NUCCA Upper Cervical Care

TMJ (temporomandibular joint) | NUCCA Upper Cervical Care

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the area directly in front of the ear on either side of the head where the upper jaw (maxilla) and lower jaw (mandible) meet. Within the TMJ, there are moving parts that allow the upper jaw to close on the lower jaw. The TMJ is used throughout the day to move the jaw, especially in biting and chewing, talking, and yawning. It is one of the most frequently used joints of the body.

A complex network of muscles, tendons, and bones arranged in complex angles make up the TMJ. The proper and symmetrically balanced function of each individual structure contributes to the overall smooth operation of the TMJ. Often the muscles are not relaxed and balanced and both jaw joints open and close uncomfortably

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