Do you experience pain and stiffness near your temples or the front of your ear when you chew or open your jaw wide? If so, you probably have temporomandibular joint pain, also known as TMJ pain. Some patients with this condition also experience locking of the jaw, a clicking noise when they chew, and repeated headaches and earaches. Many patients with TMJ address their symptoms by popping pain pills, but there is a more natural way to approach the disorder.