The
temporomandibular jaw joint (TMJ) disorder involves
several issues, some of which are relatively easy to
cure while others are a bit difficult to tackle. There
are many contributing factors as well and this also
complicates matters. This article will take into account
first those that are not so easy, and also those that
are relatively easy to resolve to offer TMJ relief to
the sufferer.
When the
bone structure of the temporomandibular joint gets
permanently damaged due to degenerative joint disease
like osteoarthritis, there are many who opt for metal
transplants to set the joint right. However this often
results in pain and discomfort although the joint may
function well. Similar is the case with the disc if it
wears out completely, thus needing artificial
replacement which seldom functions like the original
cartilage. However, if displacement of the disc causes
the problem, it may be resolved through specific
exercises that can put it back to its original position.
TMJ jaw exercises can also take care of the muscles and
ligaments that cause pain and discomfort in the region
while a misaligned jaw can be retrained to provide an
appropriate bite.
Needless
to mention that the TMJ jaw exercises that are described
below should be practiced as per the instructions given
against each as otherwise the effects will either be
nada or become counterproductive.
TMJ
Exercises – Option 1
Move your
tongue and allow it to touch the soft palate (roof of
the mouth) and then open the mouth gradually as wide as
possible, keeping the tongue touching the palate all the
while. Hold it there and count ten while breathing
slowly. Now, bring the tongue back to its normal
position, wait for a minute before resuming the same
action. You need to repeat the performance at least ten
times in a day to feel the effect which will result in
easier opening and closing of the
jaw.
Exercise
To Relieve TMJ 2
Make a
tight fist and press it against the left side of your
jaw, immediately below the joint. Allow the jaw to be
pressed firmly against the fist while maintaining a
steady pressure. The isometric energy so developed from
the above action will tend to relax the jaw muscles that
had so long been cramped, causing pain. Release the
pressure after holding it for ten seconds and repeat it
for the right side for similar period. Do it as often as
possible to get the desired
result.
Natural
Exercises For TMJ 3
Make
another tight fist to place it directly under your chin,
touching the extreme end of the mandible. Now, press it
hard against the mandible while at the same time try to
open the mouth. The isometric energy developed in this
process will help relax the mandible (jaw bone) and
adjoining muscles to a great extent. Release the
pressure after holding it for ten seconds. Repeat ten
times a day to get the desired result.
TMJ
Exercise 4
Use your
index fingers (both hands) to apply pressure on both
sides of the temporomandibular joint (jaw joint). Using
moderate but even pressure to both sides of the jaw, try
to open the mouth slowly when you will feel the jaw
movement through your fingers. Adjust the pressure in
such a way that both movements become similar or at
least become near similar. Close the mouth while
maintaining the pressure and try to open it again. This
will retrain the jaw if it had become misaligned.
However, abort the operation if the jaw clicks and then
start all over again. A little hint: As you should be
well aware of the moment when your jaw is likely to
click, open the jaw only up to that extent when it does
not click.
TMJ
Exercise 5
This TMJ
exercise is recommended to person whose jaw has become
relaxed and re-aligned as otherwise serious consequences
are likely to result. Nevertheless, it will retrain the
temporomandibular joint to work better in its sliding
movement to achieve better bite. In order to do it
appropriately, hold your chin firmly between your thumb
and forefinger and then pull and push it alternatively
in a slow but steady fashion. This motion may be
continued till the jaw movement is normalized and
opening or closing the jaw does not pose a problem. A
note of caution: Abort immediately if pain I felt at any
stage of the exercise.
Relief Of
TMJ Symptoms What To Do?
TMJ jaw
exercises are good, particularly when you are trying to
get rid of the symptoms of TMJ disorders. However the
remedy here is not permanent because the root causes of
the TMJ disorder remains within the body. So what you
need to actually do is turn to holistic remedies because
they reach within the body and treat all the underlying
root causes. Naturally, when these root causes are
treated, the disease goes away, taking with it the
symptoms too.
