Guide To Relieve From Tmj Pain
TMJ, or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, is a general term for jaw joint discomfort, pain and inflammation. This disorder can be extremely painful and can disrupt daily life if the condition is bad enough and goes untreated as it can lead to immobility in the jaw which can disrupt eating, speaking and facial movements.
The outright symptoms of TMJ are swelling of the side of the face, discomfort, pain, lack of mobility in the jaw, headaches and ear pain.
There are many causes of TMJ, but the pain is all the same. Typically, what caused your TMJ wasn't your fault. The major causes of TMJ are stress, trauma to the joint, or hereditary issues like arthritis. In this article we'll discuss the cause and what you can do to cure your TMJ without surgery.
Trauma isn't likely as to what is causing TMJ for you. However, this is what caused mine. I'm an active martial artist and once get hit in the jaw pretty hard several years back. This is what has led to TMJ for me. While this isn't likely for most people, if you've been in a car accident, played sports, or have been in a work accident, this may be one of the causes of TMJ for you. This trauma damages and weakens the joint causing pain.
Here are some detailed steps that you can take to reduce the teeth grinding and jaw clenching which cause TMJ disorders:
1. Stress reduction and relaxing techniques: these include meditation, visualization techniques, yoga, and strenuous exercise. Other techniques may include stress management courses and professional counseling. Acupuncture, massage, and biofeedback have also proven to be effective as well.
2. Adjusting the diet to help reduce stress: limiting the intake of caffeine, sugar, fast foods, processed foods, and frozen foods may lower your stress levels and increase your health. Also, it may be helpful to take calcium 1200 mg at bedtime and pantothenic acid 200 mg daily.
3. Sleep on the back: studies have shown that a high percentage of those who clench their teeth at night sleep on their side. Sleeping on the back has been shown to reduce the habit of clenching their teeth at night.
There are many symptoms of TMJ that may cause you discomfort and pain. But, don't worry because there are also many treatments that can be done to help you find relief. Answers to your questions on pain management & treatment options with tmj no more
