When you have a headache or neck pain, you might not think that your jaw could actually be the cause. However, the temporo-mandibular joint, or TMJ, could be the reason you are suffering. The TMJ is the hinge-like joint connecting the jaw to the skull. It enables the jaw to move up and down and from side to side, so that you can laugh, talk, chew and yawn.
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Chronic pain is pain that generally lasts for more than 3 months. It can also last for months or even years, and happens in all parts of the body. Chronic pain may interfere with your daily activities such as working, having a good social life, and even a successful romantic relationship. Unfortunately, it can also lead to anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances trouble – all of which may make your pain worse.
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Trauma is defined as the response to a major disturbing or distressing event that overpowers a person’s ability to cope with the drama. Studies have indicated that it is inevitable that everyone will experience trauma at some stage in life. This may cause irrational feelings of helplessness, frustration, and
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The difference between stress and anxiety.
How to tell the difference.
Stress and anxiety share many similar physical symptoms, sometimes making it difficult to spot the differences between them. A major difference is that stress is the response to a situation which may be perceived as threatening, while anxiety …
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