“I have TMJ.” Why, yes - we all do. It’s an ortho joke, kind of like the rotary cup one. Did that one go over your cranium?

Information

TMJ disorders | Mayo Clinic

This website discusses diagnosis of TMJ disorders, as well as conservative treatment and therapies and surgical procedures.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tmj/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350945

TMJ Pain: Headaches, Earaches and Spasms | Nucleus Medical Media

Learn about the anatomy of the jaw with this 2+ minute animation discussing TMJ disorders of the jaw joint and chewing muscles.

https://youtu.be/BKBkp2Wj3j8

Resources

8 Ways to Help Manage Temporomandibular Joint Disorders | Penn Medicine

https://www.pennmedicine.org/updates/blogs/health-and-wellness/2020/september/tmj-pain-relief-8-best-practices-to-help-manage-tmd

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Explained (TMJ Dysfunction) | Includes Treatment & Anatomy | Rhesus Medicine

This link contains anatomy review and causes, as well as conservative treatment strategies.

https://youtu.be/nkiNIdikURY

TMJ Pain Relief with Simple Exercises & Stretches - Ask Doctor Jo (AskDoctorJo)

Neck stretches, self massage, isometric strengthening exercises

https://youtu.be/Vrz25x3qnTY