{"id":185,"date":"2016-01-12T15:00:59","date_gmt":"2016-01-12T15:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/?p=185"},"modified":"2016-05-13T21:30:27","modified_gmt":"2016-05-13T21:30:27","slug":"tmj-therapy-west-monroe-la","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/tmj-therapy-west-monroe-la\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaw Pain? Consider TMJ therapy in West Monroe, LA"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"tmj<\/a>The opening and closing of your jaw probably isn\u2019t something you think about very often (or at all), but it\u2019s a pretty complex thing! The action is all centered around the temporomandibular joint, or the TMJ. When everything is right with the TMJ, you can chew, speak, smile and sing along in the car whenever the mood strikes. But when something\u2019s wrong with either of the joints, you feel it — and pain, headaches and difficulty moving the jaw are soon to follow. Fortunately, <\/span>Dr. King Scott<\/span><\/a> offers TMJ therapy in West Monroe, LA. Keep reading for more on the condition and its treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Causes, symptoms and treatment of TMJ<\/span><\/h3>\n

The temporomandibular joints, or TMJ, are the joints on the left and right of your face that hold the jaw to the skull. They can become easily misaligned, and when they do, serious problems are soon to follow. <\/span><\/p>\n

TMJ disorder can be caused by a number of issues, and some of them may come as a surprise. Stress, heredity, habits or injuries can all play a part in the misalignment of your jaw. When it happens, you may exhibit certain indications of TMJ.<\/span><\/p>\n

Signs you\u2019re dealing with TMJ disorder<\/span><\/h4>\n

If you or a loved one are dealing with any of these symptoms of TMJ, you can find relief by seeking professional help immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n