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understanding temporomandibular joint disorder
Imagine your jaw is like a hinge that connects your skull and your jawbone, allowing you to talk, chew, and yawn. Now, picture that hinge getting a bit rusty or out of alignment, causing pain, popping sounds, or making it tough to move your jaw. That's TMJ (temporomandibular joint )disorder for you. It's not just about jaw pain; it can lead to headaches, earaches, and even trouble eating. It's your body's way of flagging that something's off with how your jaw joint is working.
simple, at home treatments for tmj disorder
Heat or Cold Packs: Applying a warm compress or a cold pack to the side of your face can help ease the pain. It's like giving your jaw a mini spa treatment, helping to relax the muscles or reduce swelling. Be warned - using ice for more than ten minutes can inhabit the healing process.
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Jaw Exercises: Gentle stretching and strengthening exercises can help improve the movement of your jaw and decrease discomfort. Think of it as yoga for your jaw, teaching it to move smoothly again.
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Stress Reduction: Since clenching and grinding can worsen TMJ symptoms, finding ways to chill out can really help. Techniques like deep breathing, meditation, or even a relaxing bath can turn down the tension in your jaw.
if you're still suffering with your tmj disorder...
For those who've tried the at-home remedies and still feel like their jaw is on the fritz, Chelsea Street Wellness has two treatment options for you!
Anna, the Corrective Pain specialist at Chelsea Street Wellness in Calgary, offers a groundbreaking new technique for TMJ - RAPID NeuroFascial Reset, which can produce speedy alleviation of TMJ pain, tackling both the pain and the original cause of the problem.
Sarah, the therapeutic massage therapist at Chelsea Street Wellness, is specially trained in working with TMJ dysfunction, using techniques that have gained her referrals from orthodontists and dentists across Calgary.
Whoever you see, you can be sure of treatment tailored to your specific needs and goals, so if you're in Calgary and ready to say goodbye to jaw discomfort and hello to smiling, talking, and eating without pain, Chelsea Street Wellness' expertise is your key to unlocking a comfortable, pain-free jaw.
