In younger female patients, TMJ has been known to develop hormonally. In these cases and in others, the pain does not always turn chronic. In fact, the majority of TMJ cases run their course in a few days or weeks and the patient never relapses. But this doesn’t mean you should take a symptom any less seriously.
Stress is a common source of TMJ difficulty, whether from a life event or undue physical strain. If you have bad posture, or sit at your desk incorrectly, you could be at risk for TMJ difficulty. In addition, anxiety and depression can manifest in physical discomfort and dysfunction.
TMJ is associated with arthritis and other autoimmune conditions. In some cases, TMJ symptoms can serve as a precursor to these diseases.
Ask our expert in TMJ in Los Angeles for more about the causes of TMJ.