Balanced News: Mouth ‘On Fire’: Help for the Often Misdiagnosed Condition TMD

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are conditions that affect the two joints that connect the jaw to the skull, as well as the jaw muscles and tissues, and often overlap with other conditions, making them difficult to diagnose. Over 30 types of orofacial pain fall under TMDs, with 5% to 12% of the US population potentially affected. Massage can help relieve pain from two of the most common TMDs, myofascial pain, and myalgia. However, it is essential to seek a specific diagnosis and treatment plan, as some practitioners may be too quick to provide irreversible treatments.