19/02/2026
Neck pain? Shoulder pain?
But the real problem might be your TMJ.
Even though the TMJ is located near the ear, it doesn’t work alone. It is connected to the neck, shoulders, and even posture through a complex muscular chain.
When TMJ gets affected: • Jaw muscles tighten
• Neck muscles overwork
• Shoulder muscles compensate
• A cascade of muscle imbalance begins
Pain doesn’t always stay in one place.
It can radiate… descend… and confuse the diagnosis.
If you are treating only the neck without checking the jaw, you might be missing the root cause.
TMJ is not just jaw pain. It is a functional system problem.