The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the lower jaw to the skull. You can feel your two TM joints and their movement by placing your fingers directly in front of your ears and opening your mouth.

Joint pain can be caused by many types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, but also by conditions like fibromyalgia and Lyme disease. Identifying the cause of joint pain ...

Night guards do not stop teeth grinding (bruxism); they protect teeth from damage, a crucial distinction. Custom-fitted night guards from a dentist offer superior protection and fit compared to “boil ...

People who have arthritis are probably already well aware of the ways chronic and fluctuating pain can seep into the day-to-day. Anything from a dull ache to a burning sensation can keep you from ...

KENOSHA — As uncertainty grows over federal SNAP benefits, the team at the Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency is working overtime, preparing for what they say could be a surge in families turning ...

The effectiveness of photobiomodulation (PBM) and manual therapy (MT), alone or combined (CT), were evaluated in pain intensity, mandibular movements, psychosocial aspects, and anxiety symptoms of ...

Sudden onset joint pain can be caused by arthritis, infections, or other chronic conditions. Septic arthritis is a medical emergency that can lead to septic shock and requires prompt treatment. Sudden ...