Q : Are temporomandibular joint disorders and herniated discs related?
I didn't feel any discomfort when chewing food, but I've had back pain these days.
I wonder if the temporomandibular joint and herniated disc are related.
A1 : cervical spine problem
If the cervical spine is misaligned, it can cause adverse effects such as pain and discomfort even with jaw movement.
It would be good to receive treatment for herniated disc first.
A2 : If your posture is not good
If the lower back is twisted due to poor posture, asymmetry may occur throughout the body, which may affect temporomandibular joint disease.
However, simply having a temporomandibular joint disease does not mean that the herniated disc is affected.
It is most likely that other causes overlapped at the same time.
A3 : Sleeping habit
The temporomandibular joint and herniated disc are not directly related. Temporomandibular joint pain can occur if you have a habit of chewing hard foods, grinding your teeth while sleeping, or having a habit of biting your teeth.