What is the TMJ disorder, How to treat?

What is TMJ disorder?

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the mandible( lower jaw) to the skull and regulates the movement of the jaw. The TMJ is one of the most complex, delicate and highly used joints in a human body. The most important functiuons of the TMJ are mastication and speech. TMJ disorder is a generic term used for any problem concerning the jaw joint.

What causes TMJ disorder?

1.     Stress( stress tighten face and jaw muscles, and clench the teeth.)

2.     postural problem of the head and neck

3.     Injury to the jaw

4.     Aging

5.     Disc dislocation

6.     Grinding and clenching the teeth

7.     Arthritis or Rheumatoid arthritis.

What is the symptom of TMJ disorder?

The most common TMJ disorders are pain dysfunction syndrome, internal derangement, arthritis, traumas.

 

How to treat TMJ?                                                                                   

1. Electro-Acupuncture to cut the pain and discomfort.

2. Massage to relax Pterygoid muscles.

3. Cupping( sometimes when the pain is severe)

4. Self massage to Masseter muscle.