Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments for temporomandibular joint pain

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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the point of connection between the mandibular fossa of the temporal bone and the condyle of the mandible. Like many joint issues, temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) pain can involve multiple tissues, and despite detailed imaging, diagnostics and cause often remain at least partially unknown. Common causes of TMD include bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching), arthritis, poor posture, and injury to the head or neck. Additionally, over the past year and…