How to prevent TMJ problems ?

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– April 16, 2010Posted in: Joint and Muscles, Joint Diseases

Untitled1The temporomandibular joints, or TMJs, connect the lower jaw to the skull and when they act up, the symptoms can be disconcerting, not to mention painful. People with TMJ disorder hear a cracking sound whenever they move their mouth and they face difficulty in opening the mouth wide.

Some common little habits should be avoided that can contribute to TMJ problems.

Avoid the following :

  • Lying on your stomach with your head twisted to one side.
  • Lying on your back with your head propped up at a sharp angle for reading or watching television.
  • Cradling the telephone between your shoulder and chin.
  • Propping your chin on one or both hands for extended periods.
  • Reaching high overhead to do work, like painting or hammering on walls or ceilings.
  • Carrying a heavy shoulder bag with a strap on the same shoulder for a long time.
  • Wearing high-heeled shoes.

    • If, despite all precautions, you do fall victim to the pain of TMJ, you can always reach for the aspirin. Aspirin helps with both aches and inflammation. Pain in the TMJ area can also be relieved by applying moist heat (such as a wet wash washcloth) to the jaws. Some people find that ice works as well as or better than heat. You should experiment to see which works best for you.

    Both heat and cold bring relief by increasing blood flow to the area. You can achieve the same effect by gently stretching your facial muscles and massaging the sides of your face.

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