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The
temporomandibular joint disorder is an
affliction of the hinge joint (TMJ) that connects the jaw to the skull. The TM
joint facilitates all movements of the jaw and therefore, a TMJ disorder might interfere with the most
basic functions like eating and talking.
To
get timely help for this condition, it is essential to get it diagnosed at an
early stage. Thus, recognizing the symptoms of TMJ disorder is the first step
towards healing it.
Most
of the symptoms of TMJ are likely to occur on or around the jaw area. If you are
suffering from TMJ disorder, there are chances that you will feel discomfort in
your head, face, mouth, eyes, ears and even back. Contrary to popular belief,
toothache is often a symptom rather than a cause of the TMJ disorder.
The
most common symptoms of TMJ disorder are clicking or grating noises on opening
and closing the mouth. These noises occur when there is a slight dislocation of
the jaw bones. They herald the onset of a TMJ disorder and must be paid
attention to immediately.
For
convenience of understanding, the symptoms of TMJ can be divided into
categories, based on which area they are exhibited. These categories are as
follows:
1.
Symptoms of the face and neck: These symptoms include pain in the jaw, jaw
joint, teeth and in the muscles of the cheek. More complicated symptoms would
involve uncontrollable tongue and jaw movements, teeth clenching during sleep
and locking of the jaw resulting in the inability to open or close the mouth
properly. Frequent coughing, intense salivation and voice moderations are among
the lesser diagnosed but highly significant symptoms of TMJ disorder.
2.
Symptoms of the Head: Aches in the forehead, migraine attacks and sinus pain are some of
the common symptoms that occur in the head. Tinnitus, hearing problems, dizziness and lack of balance, clogged ears
and blurred vision are other related symptoms.
3.
Symptoms throughout the body: Often the pain and discomfort may spread to other
parts of the body. These symptoms would involve soreness in the neck and in the
shoulders, stiff neck, pain in the lower back and tingling in the
tips of fingers and toes. More chronic symptoms include arthritis, reduced motion of limbs and
extremely cold sensation in the hands and legs.
Most
TMJ disorder symptoms overlap with symptoms of other health conditions. This is
why contacting a dentist never occurs to most people suffering from the
symptoms of TMJ disorder. The type and intensity of the symptoms may vary
greatly from person to person. It is important to contact a health care
practitioner at an early stage.
One
must at all costs avoid bad habits like bruxism and bad body posture. TMJ disorders are caused
due to reasons ranging from mental stress to physical injury. It is best,
therefore, to adopt a method of treatment that will be wholesome and
multi-dimensional.
Holistic treatments seek to treat the root cause of the condition thereby eradicating the problem in its entirety and preventing it from happening further. For instance, developing relaxation routines to bust stress and performing jaw and neck exercises to strengthen the TM joint would help to rejuvenate and sustain the degenerating muscles of the joint.
Similarly, eating food rich in minerals and
vitamins to invigorate the jaw muscles and combining it with healthy habits
such as correct body postures would go a long way in healing the condition and
restoring your body to a state of well-being.
To learn more about symptoms of TMJ and how to overcome them,
watch this video - What is Causing Your TMJ Ear Pain? - Diagnose and Treat - Ear Problems
This article is based on the book, "TMJ No More" by Sandra Carter. Sandra is an author, researcher, nutritionist and health consultant who dedicated her life to creating the ultimate TMJ disorders solution guaranteed to permanently reverse the root cause of TMJ and dramatically improve the overall quality of your life, without the use prescription medication and without any surgical procedures.
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