Many people live with ongoing headaches, jaw tightness, facial pressure, and neck discomfort without realizing that the source may be related to TMJ head pain. The temporomandibular joint, commonly called the TMJ, connects the jawbone to the skull and plays a major role in speaking, chewing, swallowing, and facial movement. When this joint becomes strained or inflamed, pain can spread far beyond the jaw itself. TMJ dysfunction can affect people of all ages. Some experience occasional discomfort ...