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_Temporal Mandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD) is a common and debilitating condition. The people that struggle with it understand the negative impact that TMJD has on their life:

• headaches
• ear pain
• jaw pain
• shoulder/ neck pain
• chewing pain
• dizziness
• hearing problems
• jaw clicking, popping, or grinding sounds
• jaw locks up

There are many issues that can cause your condition most of which can be helped with a focused massage therapy treatment program. Some of the issues behind TMJD that are best handled by massage therapy:

• Postural Imbalances
• Muscle Imbalances
• Myofascial Adhesions
• Tense Muscles
• Stress
• Sport or other injury

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