Got TMJ? If you do, you aren’t on your own. It is estimated that over 60 million US people currently suffer with TMJ in some way form or shape. The normal cure ( which works some of the time ) is to take a trip to the doctor. But what most do not understand is that there are some home remedies for TMJ that may be just as good as what a doctor will suggest…in fact, barring surgery, there is very little that a doctor can do that you can’t do yourself.
The proper way to diagnose TMJ
Diagnosis for TMJ is fairly fast and easy. If you have got any of these symptoms, then it is likely you are suffering from TMJ :
Your jaw muscles are tender…
You are experiencing pain in or round the ear ( earaches and headaches are common )
Your jaw makes a ‘clicking ‘, ‘popping ‘, or ‘grinding ‘ sound when you gnaw, open or close your mouth…
There’s a announced pain if you eat, open your mouth or do stuff like yawn….
Your jaw locks or gets stuck….
There are some herbal additions that will help you with TMJ though….
Before going into the 3 herbal additions, I should note that truly what you want to concentrate on are herbs and vitamins that help to relax the muscles as well as additions that help with reducing soreness. In fact , when you apply a heat pack, aren’t you doing the exact same thing?
1. Glucosamine Sulphate- I really used this on my lab a while back for arthritis in her joints. A similar thing applies for humans as well . Research has shown that Glucosamine is a great alternative option to help rebuild cartilage. In the case of TMJ, this is critical as one of the major causes of TMJ is teeth grinding and clenching which helps to wear down the cartilage in the jaw.
2. MSM- Otherwise known as methylsulfonylmethane, this supplement will aid in reducing redness surrounding the joint which causes the TMJ discomfort. MSM is also good at reducing muscle cramps.
3. Kava- This supplement is mostly prescribed by homeopathic doctors and herbalists whenever an individual is experiencing foreboding or stress. Kava relaxes the nerve system.
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