You had a rough time sleeping one night, and when you woke up, you immediately understood why. Your jaw ached! Sleepy soreness can happen from time to time, so maybe you wrote it off as the result of an unfortunate neck position. But if you’ve experienced this rude awakening for days on end now, you’re probably starting to doubt that theory.
Although the neck, upper back, and shoulder areas are tightly connected and can cause pain in your face, odds are in this situation, the real problem is your TMJ. What’s a TMJ, and what can you do about it? Keep reading to find out.
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