Everyone knows the feeling of a throbbing headache that gets in the way of work or school. If you don’t want this pain disrupting your life, it’s a good idea to try and narrow down the source of your migraines so that any underlying problems can be treated. Many headaches have an unexpected cause: excessive strain on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) that holds the lower jaw to the head. TMJ disorders are possible to treat, but how will you know if you actually have one? Here are 4 symptoms to look for that could point to the true reason for your migraines.
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