Tmj Exercises: Are They Really A Boon?
Traditional treatment techniques can never succeed in curing certain health hazards
, irrespective of how much painful and physically distressing the latter might be, something that has, over time, proved to be a major shortcoming of the world of medicine. Certain 'white noise' techniques can be used to 'mask' away these noises that originate from within, and if these methods are not used, the patient has to simply resign to his/her fate of suffering from the disease for the entire lifetime. However, a handy option of lessening the strains caused by these diseases lie in the practice of exercises, performed under the eye of a professional guide.
TMJ, or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, is one of the prime examples of such diseases. The pains that TMJ brings with it, as well as several other issues can be removed, provided TMJ exercises are practiced. Once the various aspects of the anatomy of this rather complicated joint area is properly understood, the benefits that these exercises yield become all the more evident, and hence, it should be analyzed prior to starting out with the exercise regime.
The joint region in the temporomandibular region is different from the other joints of the body, since it neither acts as a hinge (as the elbow joint), or as a ball and socket, freely-moving (as in the hip region or at the shoulder). The mandible (i.e., the lower portion of the jaw) gets its hinge from this joint. In order to help a person bite easily and properly, forward movement of the joint is also facilitated. The proper toning up of the muscles attached to this area of the joint is the prime focus of the exercises for temporomandibular joint disorder, and the latter helps a person to open/close his/her jaw with greater ease, as well as take a bite in a better manner.
Till now, we had been dealing with the anatomical parts of the issue. Now, we would be looking at the exercises that are widely recommended to TMJ patients, for getting effective relief from such problems:
First Step
The tongue needs to be used to touch the roof of the mouth, with the mouth opened to the greatest extent possible, and, for two counts, breathing in should be done in a slow manner. Once finished, the tongue has to be brought back to its initial position, and this procedure has to be repeated ten times (after waiting for a few seconds).
Second Step
Our fists should be closed tightly, and we should place it beneath our chin area. Then, we have to make an attempt to open the jaw, while holding on to the arm with force, pressed right against the chin. This process generates isometric energy, which, in turn, helps the lower bone in the jaw, or mandible, to avoid pressure, making this exercise a valuable one. But, this exercise needs to be stopped completely, and restarted afresh, if any clicking sounds from the jaw are heard. After doing this exercise for ten seconds, patients can take a break of ten seconds. As before, this exercise too has to be done 10 times.
Third Step
Roll up your left-hand fist tightly, and use it to remain fast, just beneath the area of the joint, beneath the left portion of the jaw. The fist has to be released after generating a consistent pressure for ten seconds. Isometric energy originates from this exercise as well, and that can be used to retain the normalcy of the jaw region. Similarly, the right hand fist can be used for the same exercise on the right hand portion of the jaw. For optimal results, this exercise has to be continued for 10 times.
Fourth Step
Pressure can be exerted (on a medium scale) on either side of the TMJ, underneath the joint area, by using the index fingers from our right as well as left hands. The mouth then should be gradually opened, to the point when a clicking sound from the jaw is heard. Once such a sound is audible, the pressure needs to be relieved, and the exercise has to be started anew. Proper alignment of the jaw, while opening and closing, can be brought about by the exertion of equal pressure on either portion of the jaw.
Fifth Step
Many patients suffer from chronic temporomandibular joint disorder, and experience aches in the jaw area, and other related inconveniences. This exercise, due to its rather complicated nature, is not recommended for such people. However, if the TMJ problem has been detected quickly, this exercise, as is widely believed, can have a role to play in bringing down the pains, and keeping the aches in check.
Functioning as a hinge, so that the jaw can be opened/closed easily, as well as allowing for a proper biting activity, by making the jaw move forward a little - both fall under the duties of the temporomandibular joint. Since the TMJ gets back its normal working capabilities via these exercises, the lost parameters of the jaw can be retained as well. For that, the jaw needs to be shaken by the forefinger and the thumb, simultaneously, after pressing the chin, at intervals of ten seconds. Just like how the TMJ works, the chin area can also be move forward as well as back. However, if any ache is experienced while performing this exercise, the latter should be stopped at once.
TMJ Relief
It has been proven that the TMJ exercises are beneficial, but their effects do not last for long. For example, these exercises can never do away with the root causes behind TMJ, which means that, the risks of the disease relapsing always remains.
Nor do the traditional medications as well as the drugs available over the counter fare any better either. These treatment methods tackle only with the symptoms of the problem, while the chief causes of TMJ are not dealt with. Holistic methods of treatment, however, can detect all the problem-creating factors, and remove them totally, after considering the entire human body as a single unit. Long-term respite from TMJ can be obtained via these methods, which eradicate the causes of the disease, as well as, automatically, its symptoms too.
by: Michael Anderson
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