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.

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 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 reveals painful jaw condition – what is it and how do you treat it? - The condition can make simple activities such as chewing, talking, or even yawning painful and difficult.

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.

ZOE Ball has opened up on her secret health condition after revealing she was quitting her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show. This month, the much-loved presenter, 54, told how December 20 would be

Zoe Ball has revealed that she's been battling a painful health condition with "awful" symptoms. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the star, 54, who recently announced her departure from BBC Radio 2, explained that she has a condition called TMJ, and has since found relief in the form of lymphatic drainage massages.

The radio presenter announced earlier this month that she was stepping down from hosting Radio 2’s Breakfast show after six years.

BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show host Zoe Ball has revealed she suffers from Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), which has been causing her troubling symptoms

“TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, which is the hinge that connects your jaw to your skull,” explains Dr Rizwan Mahmood, dentist and co-founder of Rüh Dental. “This joint enables essential movements like speaking, chewing, and yawning and is vital for daily functions, and issues with it can cause significant discomfort.”