TMJ is disorder of the temporomandibular joint whereby the jaw muscles and joints get locked sometimes. It is difficult to chew food and perform other activities like talking, opening and closing of the mouth if you suffer from this problem. Most often symptoms for this disease include, teeth grinding, stress, rheumatoid arthritis and jaw injury. You must visit a doctor if you have any of the above symptoms immediately. The doctor might perform arthography, to see if your symptoms really lead to this disease. If the disease is confirmed then the doctor might want you to wear mouth guards or undergo a surgery if the case is extreme. Below are some suggestions for TMJ natural remedies that might prove beneficial for your efforts to cure this problem.
Alter your diet and include foods like fresh fruits, skinless poultry, whole grains, cereals, steamed green vegetables, pineapple, brown rice and eggs, these foods contain essential nutrients needed in building the cartilage and decreasing the inflammation. Eating soft foods would lower the uneasiness and soreness of the jaw when you chew. Avoid foods like gums, alcohol, caffeine, junk food and sugar that can aggravate this condition.
Herbs and herbal teas can be used as TMJ natural remedies, herbs like chamomile, passionflower, valerian, kava kava, catnip, nettle work great for relieving teeth grinding however check for your allergies before taking any of these herbal remedies.
A heat pack can be applied around the jaw area to relieve you off the pain and relax muscles. Acupuncture can also be used to decrease the pain, release the stress. Yoga and meditation can be used for relieving the stress. Sleep on your back as it keeps you off from the postures that worsen the TMJ disorders.
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