What are the symtoms of tmj?

[tlcha]

What are the symtoms of tmj? It seems like my jaw is constantly tight. I don't notice clenching my teeth that often but I know I do it. I have had problems with only the left side of neck shoulder and upper back and also I get a twingy head pain in left temple when bending over. Also left side of head has a constant pressure feeling. So now after having MRI's and nothinh there, I am wondering if it's tmj or clenching of the teeth after all I have dealt with anxiety for 2 years.

[Encephalomalcia]

I have TMJ.  In front of a mirror, place your fingers on your jaw where it connects, now open your mouth very slowly all the way open.  Does your jaw swing to one side or the other?  If so, you have TMJ.  A chiropractor can fix this.  My Chiropractic fixed mine with only one adjustment.  I still have to watch and try not to chew gum or anything very chewy or it will act up.  Symptoms of TMJ are jaw hurts, pain goes up to your temples and to your head.  You get the worse headache imaginable.  My suggestion to you is find a good Chiropractic that has plenty of experience adjusting for TMJ, it does not hurt, just ackward.  You will feel so much better if that is what is causing your symptoms.

[scottma]

Your presentations stongly suggest tmj relsted disorder. Seeing a tmj specialist is advised.