Can having tmj for 10 years cause head pains that worsen when you turn your head and when you press on spots on scalp? as well as facial pain?

Yes "Trigger points": The jaw joint (temporomandibular joint / tmj) consists of two bones braced by muscles in a rotating and sliding hinge relationship. Pain in the muscles that support this joint, the teeth, or the joint itself, as well as referred pain can all occur. Myofascial trigger point pain is treated by a health team consisting of possibly a chiropractor, pt, and a dentist trained in orofacial pain therapy.

Tmj: Its impossible to tell from your question.... Were you diagnosed with a TMJ alement? If so.....You should be under treatment for it. And have the joints xrayed for evaluation. The scalp spots sound like you have a cranial mechanism malfunction......If you are close to king of prussia pa seek out dr barry gillespie for cranial manipulation to help.

Questionable: These do not sound like typical TMJ symptoms. There is no reason for 10 years of suffering. As malocclusion is often causative of or contributory to tmj, ask your dentist for referral to orthodontist. There are lots of dentists doing marvelous things to help patients with joint dysfunction. Time to go looking for help.

Find and Rx cause: A joint does not usually go bad without reasons. Find out why your TMJ and associated structures are compromised, then you can begin to find ways to treat the causes. You will almost always have a neck compensation if your have a jaw joint problem. You need to find someone who can help. Ask your dentist who he/she would see if they were you.

Possibly: Tmj can cause most of the symptoms you describe. But, if you are experiencing new symptoms after having "tmj" for 10 years, you need to see a TMJ expert to help assess the change in symptoms.