Many people who have TMJ are looking for TMJ home relief or remedies. TMJ pain can result from a number of conditions and underlying issues. Therefore, it is a very common problem. The TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is also a very unique joint. Most joints offer one form of movement. For example, your knuckles are a hinge joint and your shoulders are a ball and socket joint.

The TMJ is unique in that it functions as both a hinge joint and a sliding joint. That means you can open and close your mouth but also slide your jaw from side to side. Unfortunately, that extra mobility comes with a price – there are more things that can go wrong with such a complicated joint.

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The Top 9 Home Remedies for TMJ Pain

The Top 9 Home Remedies for TMJ Pain

About the Author

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Dr. Patrick M. Lin, DC
Symmetry Health Chiropractic Center
Dr. Patrick was born in a small village outside of GuangZhou, China. He moved to Albany, NY when he was just 6 years old. Dr. Patrick attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, in Troy, NY where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Not sure what Dr. Patrick wanted to do, he explored many options. Dr. Patrick shadowed doctors, surgeons, dentists and finally a chiropractor. He fell in love with the chiropractic philosophy the first time he visited a local chiropractic office. He then decided to attend Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. While at Palmer, Dr. Patrick became the NUCCA Vice-President and later President.