Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) TMJ Disorder: May refer to a variety of injuries or dysfunctions of the temporomandibular Joint (abbreviated as TMJ) This joint is located in the front of the ear where the skull & lower jaw meet. TMJ symptoms May include: earaches, headaches, a clicking or grinding noise from the jaw joint, limited jaw movement or pain when the jaw is opened or closed Major causes: Two major causes of TMJ are Arthritis and Injury. Symptoms may also result from slipped discs in the joint or from Jaw spasms. Treatment: TMJ Treatments vary with the cause and severity of the symptoms. Treatment may include physical therapy, joint splints or surgery. For more information on TMJ: Contact the TMJ association at www.tmj.org Or the American Association of Maxillofacial surgery (AAOMS) At www.aaoms.org   Click here to go to the next page.