TMJ - More than a Pain in the Neck
Friday, 20 February 2009 09:58
Author: Chrisitan Goodman
Who doesn't love chocolate? OK, some of us but not a good friend of mine - he loves them so much he comes up with new inventive ways to eat them so as not to get bored.
Who doesn't love chocolate? OK, some of us but not a good friend of mine - he loves them so much he comes up with new inventive ways to eat them so as not to get bored.
His wife, however, does not. This is because she suffers from TMJ, or Temporomandibular Joint syndrome. The cold of the frozen candy is a trigger for symptoms. Always interested in the ailments of people and how to cure them, I asked my friend's wife to provide more detail about her condition.
I'm not generally surprised by the symptoms described, as I've performed much research on this condition to create my TMJ program. Some symptoms though, are surprising.
TMJ is actually just the temporomandibular joint. When people say they suffer from "TMJ" what they mean is that they suffer from a disorder or disorders of the joint.
The TMJ is what allows us to talk, chew and yawn. Located on either side in front of the ears, TMJs are made up of blood vessels, muscles, nerves and bones.
This joint can be found by placing a finger in front of the ear and then opening and closing the mouth. The jawbone is responsible for opening and closing the mouth, acting as a hinge and performing a gliding action, allowing the mouth to open wide.
A disorder occurs when the joint gets eroded and slides out of its alignment. Some medical conditions (i.e., arthritis) damage the cartilage that makes up the joint. An injury can also cause this disorder.
This condition can also be caused when the joint is over used. This is one of the reasons it's so unhealthy to grind or clench your teeth. In addition to eroding your teeth, it can cause the TMJ disorder. Certain others are born with an irregular development of the joint.
Triggers which can bring on symptoms include: grinding one's teeth, drinking or eating cold things, lack of sleep, poor neck and face posture, exposure to cold air and stress.
This condition affects women more than men and includes 5-15% of the total population. Experts say this number is likely higher due to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of this disorder include: Pain in the face, pain or tenderness in the jaw, difficulty opening and closing the mouth, headache, earache, and neck pain. Some experience a clicking sound with pain.
Surgery is usually not required for TMJ disorders and most of the time you can make the effort to correct the condition if you know what's causing the symptoms. For example, if you know poor necks posture is causing the misalignment, you can work with your doctor to develop better posture.
In my friend's case, his wife simply needed to avoid cold food and drink and direct exposure to cold air (cold air increases muscle contraction). I suggested to her that she try my TMJ and it worked! She was able to develop healthy habits to avoid the nasty symptoms of TMJ disorder.
I've received excellent feedback about my TMJ program as well as my Migraine and Headache program from TMJ syndrome sufferers so I'm confident my all natural programs can work for you!
EL331002
Who doesn't love chocolate? OK, some of us but not a good friend of mine - he loves them so much he comes up with new inventive ways to eat them so as not to get bored.
His wife, however, does not. This is because she suffers from TMJ, or Temporomandibular Joint syndrome. The cold of the frozen candy is a trigger for symptoms. Always interested in the ailments of people and how to cure them, I asked my friend's wife to provide more detail about her condition.
I'm not generally surprised by the symptoms described, as I've performed much research on this condition to create my TMJ program. Some symptoms though, are surprising.
TMJ is actually just the temporomandibular joint. When people say they suffer from "TMJ" what they mean is that they suffer from a disorder or disorders of the joint.
The TMJ is what allows us to talk, chew and yawn. Located on either side in front of the ears, TMJs are made up of blood vessels, muscles, nerves and bones.
This joint can be found by placing a finger in front of the ear and then opening and closing the mouth. The jawbone is responsible for opening and closing the mouth, acting as a hinge and performing a gliding action, allowing the mouth to open wide.
A disorder occurs when the joint gets eroded and slides out of its alignment. Some medical conditions (i.e., arthritis) damage the cartilage that makes up the joint. An injury can also cause this disorder.
This condition can also be caused when the joint is over used. This is one of the reasons it's so unhealthy to grind or clench your teeth. In addition to eroding your teeth, it can cause the TMJ disorder. Certain others are born with an irregular development of the joint.
Triggers which can bring on symptoms include: grinding one's teeth, drinking or eating cold things, lack of sleep, poor neck and face posture, exposure to cold air and stress.
This condition affects women more than men and includes 5-15% of the total population. Experts say this number is likely higher due to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of this disorder include: Pain in the face, pain or tenderness in the jaw, difficulty opening and closing the mouth, headache, earache, and neck pain. Some experience a clicking sound with pain.
Surgery is usually not required for TMJ disorders and most of the time you can make the effort to correct the condition if you know what's causing the symptoms. For example, if you know poor necks posture is causing the misalignment, you can work with your doctor to develop better posture.
In my friend's case, his wife simply needed to avoid cold food and drink and direct exposure to cold air (cold air increases muscle contraction). I suggested to her that she try my TMJ and it worked! She was able to develop healthy habits to avoid the nasty symptoms of TMJ disorder.
I've received excellent feedback about my TMJ program as well as my Migraine and Headache program from TMJ syndrome sufferers so I'm confident my all natural programs can work for you!
EL331002
The writer
Christian Goodman is recognized world wide for his breakthrough solutions to many complicated and even incurable conditions. His revolutionary TMJ Treatment program has helped thousands of people all over the world. Learn more about Christian and his solutions on his Alternative health blog.
Last Updated ( Saturday, 21 February 2009 06:24 )