subject: TMJ Help - Natural Treatment For TMJ [print this page] Author: Leslie Waler Author: Leslie Waler
Jaw tension or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder occurs when stress builds up in the jaw joint. It may sound so complicated but its actually very simple. TMJ is located on both sides of the head at the spot where the jawbone meets the skull. You can encounter problems when there is an over stretching of the ligaments of the temporomandibular joint or out of alignment as well as there are problems with the joint itself such as arthritis. Individuals who are suffering from TMJ may undergo some difficulty in opening or closing their mouths, they may also experience aching jaws at certain times. Here are some natural treatment for TMJ you might want to consider.
If you are suffering from TMJ symptoms it is best that you make and appointment with your doctor or dentist in order to be able to identify the causes of TMJ disorder and recommend the necessary treatment. In general, treatment will depend on the type of jaw ailment and TMJ symptoms you are experiencing.
Most of the time, all it needs is a mouthpiece or some adjustments to your bite this is the way the teeth come together. Heat or cold compress can also be applied in order to help in alleviating the pain. It is also essential to perform some jaw exercises to assist in strengthening the muscles and the jaw.
For the overall treatment plan for individuals who endures jaw tension and/or TMJ symptoms herbal and homeopathic remedies can be greatly helpful. Homeopathic treatments that include Causticum, Hypericum perforatum, Ignatia, Kalmia, Magnesia phosphorica, Rhus toxicodendron and Ruta graveolens is very good in alleviating and relaxing strained ligaments in the jaw area.
Herbs in a tincture form like Cramp bark (Viburnum opulus), Lobelia (Lobelia inflata), Passiflora incarnata as well as Melissa officinalis is also a very safe and natural treatment for TMJ.
