What is TMJ disorder? Zoe Ball reveals painful condition - Zoe Ball announced she was stepping down from hosting Radio 2’s Breakfast show

Zoe Ball has shared that she often wakes up with "awful headaches from tension and jaw clenching", as a result of a condition called temporomandibular joint disorder. The broadcaster, who recently announced her exit from her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show after six years, spoke out about the disorder that affects her health in an Instagram post.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball has revealed she wakes up most days with “awful headaches ” due to a health condition which causes pain in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. In an Instagram post, she said she had a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, which affects the movement of the jaw, according to the NHS.

BBC broadcaster Zoe Ball has opened up about her battle with a relatively unknown illness that causes the star to suffer from awful headaches. Here's everything you need to know on TMJ

Zoe Ball has revealed she has a jaw condition that gives her "awful headaches" when she wakes up. The broadcaster, who recently announced her departure from BBC Radio 2's breakfast show, said she has TMJ - which stands for temporomandibular joint.

Zoe Ball has detailed the painful health condition she has been battling, following her decision to step down from her role as the host of Radio 2’s breakfast show after six years. The broadcaster, 53, announced her decision earlier this month, with Scott Mills set to step in as the next presenter.

By India McTaggart Zoe Ball has revealed she has a health condition that leaves her with "awful" headaches following her BBC breakfast show exit. The presenter and DJ, 54, announced earlier this month that she is stepping down from hosting the "very early mornings" on Radio 2 to "focus on family".

Zoe Ball has shared details of a painful condition she has been suffering with, soon after announcing her decision to step down from her BBC Radio 2 show. The presenter, 53, is set to host her final show at the end of December after fronting the breakfast show for six years.

Zoe Ball has revealed she is battling a painful health condition. The radio DJ, who will step down as host of BBC Radio 2's Zoe Ball Breakfast Show next month, revealed her health news on Instagram on Wednesday evening.