How to Cure TMJ
70What is TMJ?
TMJ is basically a condition in which the temporomandibular joint which connects the jawbone to the skull is misaligned or the cartilage that protects the joint starts to wear down which in turn causes bones to rub against bones.
It is caused by literally anything that places unusual pressure on the joint. This can include something as small as chewing gum or could happen due to trauma to the head. The most frequent cause of TMJ is the grinding or clenching of your teeth though.
In some rare cases, TMJ could be caused by imbalnces in spinal alignment or a deficiency in nutrients like magnesuim.
No matter what the cause, if you have TMJ, you know it. At best, TMJ can be uncomfortable with the worst cases being downright painful.
While there are some doctors that claim miracle cures for TMJ through surguries, I want to caution you though. Before you go through with aggressive and invasive procedures, you should try some of the natural ways to treat TMJ first.
TMJ Dysfunction
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TMJ Dysfunction
Root Causes of TMJ Syndrome
Like I mentioned earlier, there are several root causes that can make you more likely to develop TMJ syndrome. They are:
- Injuries or blunt trauma to the jaw or face.
- Frequent Gum Chewing
- Muscle or spinal alignment imbalance issues
- A deficiency in calcium or magnesium
- Teeth Grinding and clenching of the jaw.
Symptoms of TMJ Syndrome
How to know if you have TMJ....
There are several symptoms associated with TMJ. Here are just a few:
- Clicking, popping or grating noises when you chew or open your mouth.
- Frequent Earaches
- Facial pain.
- Neck Pain
- Ringing in the ears.
- A tenderness or pain in the jaw.
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Comments
Not sure...I would guess if the TMJ was causing the tinnitus then it should. However, I wouldn't bet my life on it.
Eric says:
5 months ago
If you "cure" TMJ and the symptom was tinnitus, does that mean you will be relieved of you tinnitus?