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In addition to the TMJ issues I have been dealing with for the last 6 months, I have been dealing with trapezoid/neck pain for years. I went to have a massage on Sunday and I asked the therapist to focus on neck and upper back/trapezius muscles. The next morning my TMJ was not as painful and I could actually open my mouth a little wider. Has anyone had massage on your neck/ upper back help your TMJ? I mean it makes sense since there are common muscles in both areas. Thanks ☺️

Just wanted to provide some info in case this helps anyone looking for a provider in LA/ OC area.

My issues have been going on for aprox 6 months, i initially had clicking in my right jaw/ TMJ area , no pain . Now I have no real clicking but can’t open my moth very wide and constant headaches/ muscle pain and now starting with trigaminal nerve pain.

I did a consult and X-rays with Dr Demerjian but he wanted me to pay over 5k for 6 months of treatment with a bite guard, not sure how effective he would be but not in my budget. I did have to spend 600 out of pocket for the office visit and X-rays. Wish I would have skipped that.

I am doing acupuncture and chiropractic at the local acupuncture and chiropractic collage SCU in Whittier

I made an appt with a neurologist for the chronic headaches but can’t be seen until July.

I made an appt with Dr Bryan Kim/ cranial facial pain clinic in mission Viejo. My appt with him is in a month.

I wanted to make an appt at ucla cranio facial pain clinic and I left a few messages but no call back . I just got a call back and have an appt with them in 2 weeks to see their residence and they take my insurance .

I am going to go to ucla office visit and then decide whether to cancel appt with Dr. Kim.

Hope this helps someone local and looking for a provider. This sucks and even as a nurse and someone that works in healthcare and insurance this process is ridiculous.

Sending hugs