subject: Relief Of Tmj Symptoms: What To Do? [print this page] The symptoms of TMJ disorder are varied in nature; some are severe while some can be down right devastating. Sometimes a TMJ patient gets so afflicted that he/she starves to death because the person is simply afraid to open the mouth. There have been cases of people suffering from TMJ migraines losing their senses because they got addicted to pain killers. However, it should never be imagined that TMJ relief is not possible; through chiropractic treatment, personal-care, professional help and neuromuscular dentistry it can be achieved. But in most cases the relief is not permanent as they only address the symptoms and not the actual cause. And this sole cause makes Temporomandibular joint disorder a chronic problem.
Self-Care TMJ Relief
1. A Temporomandibular joint patient can relive some of his symptoms with some exercises. The list of exercises can provide help.
a) Touch the roof of your mouth with your tongue and open your mouth as wide as possible. Slowly breathe in for 10 seconds. Now bring your tongue to its normalcy. Wait for a while then again repeat the exercise 10 times.
b) Make your hand into a fist and press it to the bottom of your chin. Now open the mouth. This exercise provides relief to the lower jaw by developing isometric energy in the area. Continue for 10 seconds then wait a while before repeating it again.
c) Take your left hand and make it a fist then press it just below the left ear against the temporomandibular joint. Hold it there for 10 seconds. Then release it and repeat t again with your right fist and the right temporomandibular joint. Isometric energy will be developed through this exercise and you'll get relief in the jaw muscles.
d) Press both sides of the jaw joints with the index fingers and open and close your mouth slowly. But don't repeat the exercise if you hear the clicking sound. In such a case, stop for a few seconds and start afresh.
e) Use your thumb and forefinger to hold your chin and push it in and then again push it out. Continue unless it is painful. This exercise leads to smooth movement of the jaw bones.
2. You can also perform acupressure at home to get relief from Temporomandibular joint symptoms. It is a safe method as it does not involve pricking the skin as in acupuncture. But you would require the services of the acupuncturist who would tech you the procedure and point out the right Hegu or pressure point. The acupuncturist will point out the Hegu point which is located on both the hands between the thumb and the fore finger.
Professional Treatment & Relief of TMJ Symptoms
Professional treatments include orthodontic procedures and mandibular repositioning. But both these procedures when practiced should be reversible in nature. However, in some cases dentists can correct the misaligning jaws by making adjustments to the crowns and bridges and provide relief.
Calcium and Magnesium tablets are also prescribed for the restoring the proper functioning of the TMJ muscles that are mainly responsible for TMG pain. Vitamin A, C and E, and Zinc and Selenium also help in protecting and rebuilding damaged cartilages such as the disc in TMJ, which primarily plays an important role in the proper functioning of the Temporomandibular joint. But these treatments are temporary in nature.
Neuromuscular Dentistry Provides Relief to TMJ Symptoms
Relief of TMJ symptoms can be more lasting if the treatment addresses the root cause of the problem. In mot cases the symptoms care caused by the misalignment of the jaws and the uneven bite. This problem can be set right with the help of neuromuscular dentistry which deals with the TMJ muscles, ligaments and various nerves. It is possible to correct the uneven bite with the help of neuromuscular dentistry.
Chiropractic Method of Treatment Provides Relief To TMJ Symptoms
The chiropractic method or as is generally known as the Activator method can also provide relief to the TMJ symptoms. No drugs or surgery I used in the method. It only involves a handheld device that can provide Temporomandibular joint treatment in less than 2.4 mille seconds.
Chiropractic treatment is mainly used to be effective in spinal realignments and related relocations. But now it is also being used successfully in other body joints including temporomandibular joints. It helps recreate the faulty biomechanics so that the misaligned jaws and uneven bites can be corrected.
What Actually Provides Relief for TMJ Symptoms?
There are many treatments available for providing TMJ relief. But unfortunately none of these provide permanent relief as all these options only treat the symptoms and none address the root cause. Hence, the symptoms come back after a while, as the actual cause remains in the body. Holistic remedies are actually what work in providing relief to TMJ problems as they reach deep within and treat the actual cause that leads to the symptoms. Once the root cause is treated the symptoms vanish away permanently and the person gets permanent Temporomandibular joint relief.
