...Head,Neck,Shoulders and Back Pains.Is this TMJ? I went to my Ear nose and throat Specialist, he saidi haveTMJ, i had Nasal Surgery for my deviated Septum in november of 2007, I have unbearable pains in my ears. I was a heavyMarijuana smoker and ciggarettes, I would smoke out 5 times a day. and have about 3- 5 ciggaretes. I took a bad bail the other day Skateboarding anf for 5 days my neck , and shoulders were in excruciating pain. I had to smoke weed to kill my pains. Now my ear hurts every 10 minutes its very frustrating Im losing touch of my soul! I quite smoking a few days ago both ciggarrettes and weed. What is happening is this TMJ? will it go away? I dont want to live with this forever. Im 23 years old and Depressed. please help me