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What Is Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

The Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is where the lower jaw connects with the temporal bone, which lies in front of the ears on either side. These parts are surrounded by muscles and tendons, which help with the movement of the jaw, which allows us to do daily tasks like talking, eating, chewing, yawning. 

When the Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is impacted, it can result in causing discomfort or locking of the jaw. The disorder can also be referred to as Temporomandibular joint Dysfunction (TMD). Manual therapy sessions are an excellent remedy and can be beneficial in relieving and often eliminating the cause and symptoms related to TMJ.

What Causes TMJ Issues?

When it comes to TMJ dysfunction, it is commonly associated with pain in and around your jaw as and when you eat. There is also known pain coming from your face or around your ears. The pain can be mild or severe and can range from gradual to sudden serve pain, commonly known as lockjaw.

Other known symptoms may include:

• Grinding, clicking or popping sound when you eat

• Pain in the neck and shoulders

• Constant headaches (seen in whiplash injuries)

• Trouble opening and closing mouth (Jaw Locking)

• Tinnitus - Noise in the ear

• Fullness and muffling in the ear

• Dizziness

• Instability of the body

• Hearing loss

Most Common Symptoms Of TMJ

The signs and symptoms fall into several categories depending on which structures are affected.

Muscles

The most common symptom is tenderness or even excruciating pain in the jaw muscles. Pain is frequently accompanied by a sense of exhaustion and stiffness of the muscles. Another prominent sign of masticatory muscle dysfunction is a reduction in the scope of mandibular motion: the patient restricts mouth movements due to pain; in particular, medically, an inability to open the mouth ultimately is seen.

The chronicity of muscle involvement can be avoided if the problem is addressed early on.

Temporo-Mandibular Joints

Symptoms of this structure can be seen in the following ways:

• Accompanying sounds or suffering, such as sub-dislocation, mandibular clicks, and dislocation of the TMJ, which are caused by a structural mismatch of the articular surfaces;

• Mandibular arthrosis, retro-discitis, synovitis, arthritis, and capsulitis are all examples of joint inflammatory disorders.

Teeth

Dentofacial functional problems like dental abrasion and pulpitis are linked to tooth movement. Another dysfunction is acute malocclusion, which is the disturbance in the maxillary (upper arch) and the mandibular (lower arch) when they become misaligned.

Dealing With Jaw Pain? Find Relief For TMJ Dysfunction.

There is a good likelihood that you have TMJ dysfunction if you have pain in your jaw. If you suffer from any of the symptoms mentioned above or a combination, you should seek immediate medical attention.

TMJ dysfunction can be treated with Massage Therapy or with Acupuncture. After an evaluation, the experts will determine treatment options for your condition at West End Wellness. 

What Can I Do To Help Relieve TMJ Pain?

With the correct treatment, you can alleviate the pain in your jaw. After seeing a therapist, they will want you to keep up a routine of exercises to help you feel better more quickly, as your recovery is essential. 

Types of exercises you can do:

• Wear a mouthguard (ask your dentist to prescribe you one)

• Avoid eating foods that are hard to chew

• Do not chew gum

• Cut up food to avoid opening your mouth too wide

• Apply a warm compression over the jaw for 10 minutes

• Sleeping on your back maybe help with the pain

When To See A Doctor For TMJ

Treatment may involve simple things you can do yourself, such as eating soft foods or applying ice packs. It may also include pain medications or methods consisting of instruments to be inserted in your mouth. With all injuries, everyone will have a different experience and in some cases, jaw pain may go away with little or no treatment, but in very rare circumstances, you might need surgery, and we’re seeing a doctor is recommended.

How Our Registered Massage Therapist Can Help?

One of the more common causes of jaw pain is stiffness and imbalance in the muscles around the jaw area. For those who suffer from jaw pain, massage therapy can help. The best TMJ massage Vancouver can be found at West End Wellness. Our Registered Massage Therapist will stimulate the muscles encircling the temporomandibular joint to alleviate pain and TMJ symptoms.

The mouth and soft neck tissues will be decompressed, and myofascial TMJ massage Vancouver will be a part of the treatment. This helps restore balance and muscle tone between the muscles of the TMJs. The best TMJ massage Vancouver can be found at West End Wellness.