I haven't started any alternative treatments yet, I did start with going to an oral surgeon and ended up getting an Xray and an MRI. I'm told from the xray, it looks like I'm 60+. Still waiting on insurance to allow me to schedule a follow up to go over the results from the MRI... I guess you have disks in your jaw same as your spine which can get dislodged or damaged which over prolonged time then results in arthritis. Ibuprofen and the steroid injection seem to be the recommended treatment for joints and aches before any thoughts of surgery...