Acupuncture and TMJ TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disease, is a common problem with few effective remedies in Western Medicine. However, acupuncture and herbal medicine can work wonders to relieve TMJ and jaw pain. What is the temporomandibular joint? The temporomandibular joint is at the point where your lower jaw (mandible) has a connection with your skull (the temporal bone). This is a …