Neck making noises...? - TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint Message Board

alien7 · 02-09-2007, 11:30 AM

I get neck stiffness and my neck makes noises when I move it around and I was wondering If this is associated with TMJ? Because I do have TMJ and my neck just started creaking not to long ago. Anyone else get this? Could the two be related?

Thelma-Louise · 02-09-2007, 01:00 PM

They usually are related due to the fact that the head is balanced on the neck (upper cervical spine) and part of the balancing has to due with the position of the lower jaw. Most times the creaking is related to the C1 (atlas) and C2 (axis) vertebrae being slightly out of alignment. This can also cause pain in the back, shoulder or arm and even facial tingling and ear ringing. You may want to find a good chiro to treat it or ask your tmj dr to evaluate your bite and position of the lower jaw.

GoodThings · 02-09-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by alien7

I get neck stiffness and my neck makes noises when I move it around and I was wondering If this is associated with TMJ? Because I do have TMJ and my neck just started creaking not to long ago. Anyone else get this? Could the two be related?

Oh i have this. Neck stiffness and it pops. Yes, they are related.

GT

mooaa · 02-09-2007, 07:49 PM

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alien7 · 02-10-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Thelma-Louise

They usually are related due to the fact that the head is balanced on the neck (upper cervical spine) and part of the balancing has to due with the position of the lower jaw. Most times the creaking is related to the C1 (atlas) and C2 (axis) vertebrae being slightly out of alignment. This can also cause pain in the back, shoulder or arm and even facial tingling and ear ringing. You may want to find a good chiro to treat it or ask your tmj dr to evaluate your bite and position of the lower jaw.

Okay, thank you that makes sense. I also get facial twitches, what causes that?