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How Trigger Point Injections Alleviate Pain

Trigger point injections help alleviate this pain in several ways:

BlogOctober 12, 202470Views 0Likes 0Comments

Trigger point injections help alleviate this pain in several ways: 1. Relieves Muscle Tension: By di rectly targeting the source of the muscle pain, TPIs allow the muscle to relax, reducing the stiffness and discomfort that are common with TMJ disorders. 2. Reduces Pain: The injection of anesthetics or botulinum toxin or corticosteroids can block…

HOW STRESS AND ANXIETY IMPACT TMJ/TMD: TIPS FOR MANAGING BOTH

BlogSeptember 25, 202476Views 0Likes 0Comments

Introduction Stress and anxiety are no strangers to most of us. Whether you're juggling work deadlines or dealing with personal issues, these emotional states can wreak havoc on your physical and emotional well being. One area that stress and anxiety often affect, but is rarely discussed, is the jaw—specifically, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). When stress…

Top 10 Signs You Might Have TMJ/TMD

BlogSeptember 5, 2024257Views 0Likes 0Comments

1. Persistent Jaw Pain or Tenderness One of the most common symptoms of TMJ/TMD is persistent pain or tenderness in the jaw, particularly when chewing, speaking, or yawning. This pain can range from mild discomfort to severe pain that radiates to the ears, neck, or shoulders. The pain may be experienced in the jaw muscles, joints,…

Hidden Causes of TMJ Disorders You Shouldn’t Ignore

BlogAugust 12, 2024119Views 0Likes 0Comments

TMJ disorder, a condition affecting the temporomandibular joint, can be a frustrating and painful experience. Whether you're experiencing mild discomfort or severe pain, understanding the range of treatment options available is crucial. What is TMJ Disorder? TMJ disorder, or temporomandibular joint disorder, refers to a group of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint,…

Jaw Clicking: Causes and Treatments

BlogJuly 22, 2024161Views 0Likes 0Comments

Introduction Definition of Jaw Clicking Jaw clicking refers to the audible clicking or popping sound that occurs when the jaw is moved, typically while chewing, talking, or yawning. This phenomenon is often associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders but can have various other causes. Relevance and Importance Jaw clicking occurs in about 30-40% of adults and…

TMJ disorders and your bite: is there a relationship?

BlogJuly 10, 2024137Views 0Likes 0Comments

For the majority of patients suffering from TMJ disorders, there is no relationship between their dental health and their bite (dental occlusion) and the health of the temporomandibular joints (TMJ). - TMJ disorders and your bite: its a myth. The MYTH of TMJ disorders being caused by bite started in the nineteen sixties when studies looked at…

TMJ exercises: Simple Techniques for Jaw Pain Relief

UncategorizedJune 14, 2024162Views 0Likes 0Comments

TMJ disorders are commonly from muscle disorders and sometimes due to the joint (TMJ). Simple jaw massages, warm compresses and gentle exercises can often provide a lot of relief. Massaging the temples and in front of the ears in circular fashion for 30 seconds each followed by warm compress can provide relief in masseters and…

TMJ disorder and tinnitus

UncategorizedMarch 29, 2024431Views 0Likes 0Comments

Tinnitus is a condition where you suffer from ringing, buzzing, or other noises in your ears when there's no external sound causing it. It can be bothersome and can adversely affect quality of life. Most of the times, tinnitus is due to a disorder or pathology in the ear structures but in a small subset…

Who Treats Temporomandibular Disorder?

UncategorizedMarch 26, 2024169Views 0Likes 0Comments

Temporomandibular Disorder, commonly referred to as TMD, is a condition affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which connects your jaw to your skull. This disorder can cause a variety of symptoms, including jaw pain, difficulty chewing, clicking or popping sounds in the jaw, ear pain, and headaches (most commonly morning headaches but they can trigger more migraines…

WHAT IS TINNITUS

Blog, HealthMarch 12, 2024193Views 0Likes 0Comments

Tinnitus is a condition where you suffer from ringing, buzzing, or other noises in your ears when there's no external sound causing it. It can be bothersome and can adversely affect quality of life. Most of the times, tinnitus is due to a disorder or pathology in the ear structures but in a small subset…

Mouthguards

BlogJanuary 29, 2024209Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bite-plates, Oral appliances, Occlusal appliances, Occlusal orthotics Mouthguards are commonly used to protect or "guard" the teeth, jaw and other structures of the face and head. Most commonly, mouthguards are made to protect teeth. They can go over the top teeth or bottom and typically should cover all the teeth. There are no clear scientific studies…

what can cause TMJ disorder

Blog, HealthJanuary 29, 2024261Views 0Likes 0Comments

A Guide to Navigating TMJ Disorder Severe cases of TMJ disorders can involve jaw pain, clicking, and a constant feeling like your face is in a vice grip. These are just some of the unpleasant realities of TMJ disorder, a condition affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), where your jawbone connects to your skull. But before you resign yourself…

Trigger point injections help alleviate this pain in several ways:

HOW STRESS AND ANXIETY IMPACT TMJ/TMD: TIPS FOR MANAGING BOTH

Top 10 Signs You Might Have TMJ/TMD

Hidden Causes of TMJ Disorders You Shouldn’t Ignore

Jaw Clicking: Causes and Treatments

TMJ disorders and your bite: is there a relationship?

TMJ exercises: Simple Techniques for Jaw Pain Relief

TMJ disorder and tinnitus

Who Treats Temporomandibular Disorder?

WHAT IS TINNITUS

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what can cause TMJ disorder

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