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TMJ Treatment Options:What is the most effective TMJ Treatment Remedy?So, what are the best TMJ Treatment Options? What should you do if you have TMJ pain? There are two aspects involved in the treatment of TMJ disorders: Pain relief and mechanical correction. Understanding the structure(s) that is the primary cause of your disorder is the most important part of your future recovery. Identifying the primary cause will ensure the root of the TMJ disorder is being addressed from the early stages of rehabilitation. I refer to structures affected by TMJ disorders in Signs Symptoms of TMJ. A thorough assessment from your dentist and Physiotherapist should include a detailed history from you and a thorough physical examination often requiring x-ray analysis also. This will reveal any significant causes for your TMJ disorder - for example previous facial trauma, previous treatment and it's effects, length, duration and severity of your symptoms. Particular attention should be given to your jaw habits, for example clenching and grinding of your teeth, lip or cheek biting, or your lower jaw being too far forward when biting. All these findings strain the muscles involved in chewing and often contribute to your TMJ disorder. Treatments of these findings are aimed at correcting poor postural habits of your neck, head and jaw. I use the Pilates technique for this part of treatment and adapt those exercises according to your needs. I release tensioned muscles around the jaw and neck using both mobilisation techniques and soft tissue release techniques I have developed specifically for use in TMJ disorders. Structural devices are sometimes required. Bracing is used the younger patients with developmental reasons for their TMJ disorders, however this can often be avoided with early mobilisation, TMJ exercises and motor re-training methods. Night splints to avoid grinding are often used and although their efficacy is proven they can cause further harm if the grinding is not the primary problem or if the patient decides to fight the device subconsciously and bites harder!! Further References:TMJ Symptoms. In my experience the symptoms of TMJ are varied and many. In my practice I often see two TMJ problems a day and rarely are any two presentations the same. Find out more at Signs and Symptoms of TMJ.TMJ Causes. TMJ problems are commonly associated with neck and back conditions. Unfortunately, TMJ dysfunctions are often overlooked or not diagnosed by therapists and doctors. Find out more at Causes of TMJ. TMJ Surgery. TMJ surgery can be very successful and a great relief to the patient suffering from TMJ pain. However, before we go on - I feel strongly that all other options should be exhausted first before you go down the surgical route. Find out more at TMJ Surgery. Exercises for TMJ. Even severe TMJ pain symptoms can be relieved with specific exercises. It just takes the right exercises - and a continued effort over time. Find out more at TMJ Exercises. TMJ and Neck Pain. Neck Pain is a very usual consequence of TMJ - I rarely see a client with TMJ pain that is not associated with neck pain. Find out more at TMJ Neck Pain. TMJ and Tinnitus. Tinnitus is often a symptom of a TMJ dysfunction. Find out more at TMJ Tinnitus. TMJ.ORG. The TMJ association is a patient advocate organisation - giving you access to the thoughts and opinions of others suffering from this condition, as well as treatment approaches that worked for them. Find out more at TMJ.ORG. The Mayo Clinic. Gives the formal medical perspective on TMJ treatment including use of drugs and surgery. Find out more at Mayo Clinic TMJ info. Return from TMJ Treatment Options to TMJ Pain Return from TMJ Treatment Options to Back Pain Relief Home |
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