TMD is a mouthful to say, but it’s an important acronym to know. Temporomandibular joint disorder refers to any dysfunction of the TMJ. This can be a real pain, both figuratively and literally.
TMJ dysfunction can happen when the muscles and ligaments around your jaw joints get inflamed or irritated. The condition might be acute or chronic, and the resulting pain might be mild or severe.
Symptoms may present themselves on either one side or both sides of the face.
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At Kalp Health Care, we believe in precision and personalization, our wise and empathetic approach ensures that your treatment is innovative, transparent, and, above all, centered around your unique needs and holistic health.That’s why:
Individualized Approach: Our expert team crafts unique treatment protocols for each patient.
Unique Needs: Even if two patients have a similar diagnosis, their treatments are tailored to their specific requirements.
Comprehensive Assessment: We consider not only the diagnosis but also your overall well-being, including physical, mental, emotional, and psychological health.
Holistic Care: Our patient-centric philosophy means that:
A 360-Degree View: We take into account every aspect of your health and life that may impact your well-being.
Emphasis on Well-being: Your treatment plan is designed to address not just physical pain but also your mental and emotional health.
Occasionally, your doctor may recommend physical therapy. Depending on your specific needs, your therapy could include:
If you and your doctor believe your TMJ disorder may be caused by stress, talk therapy or stress management exercises are additional options that may help you.
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There are many factors that can cause headaches, however, TMD is one explanation. Stress can contribute to teeth clenching which puts unnecessary pressure on the TMJs. This can start the vicious cycle of muscle spasms, pain, and headaches that all lead to TMD.
There is a connection between TMD, chronic headaches, and ear ringing. Most patients do experience significant relief from headaches and ear ringing after a proper course of TMD treatment, but there is no way to guarantee complete prevention of these symptoms.
There are numerous exercises that can help relieve your jaw pain. Here are a few examples:
Push down on your bottom teeth with one hand while pushing upwards with your jaw
Place your thumb below your chin while pressing lightly on the chin bone. Slowly open your mouth, working against the resistance from your thumb.
Cross your arms across your chest with a hand on each shoulder. Stretch your neck backward, then to the right. Switch sides.
Place your tongue on the roof of your mouth and slowly open your jaw without moving your tongue.
There are some simple steps you can take to treat TMJ/TMD at home, or at least relieve TMJ pain.
Pain medications or muscle relaxants are one way to relieve TMJ pain. Applying heat or cold to the jaw area, eating softer foods, and practicing relaxing the jaw muscles can also offer relief.
There are also TMJ exercises and stretches that can be done at home, which can be prescribed by a medical professional.
While these techniques can be helpful, they are more temporary fixes, and it’s still important to seek the help of a medical professional if your discomfort persists.
Surgery is not a first line of treatment and is only considered when all other, more conservative treatments fail to alleviate and manage your symptoms.
Non-surgical options are designed to reduce pressure on the TMJ, decrease pain and allow you to resume normal activity when chewing, talking, yawning and swallowing.
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