Do you suffer from TMJ Pain?

In today’s, society many have become obsessed with the quest for constantly minty fresh breath and this his led to some people constantly chewing gum for vast proportions of the day, however, overuse of the jaw muscles caused by habitual gum chewing is one of the main causes of TMJ pain.

Every year, people from London have to take time off from work which is costing them considerable amounts of money due to suffering from TMJ. However, TMJ is a disorder which very few people know anything about.

The temporomandjbular joint (TMJ) is the area found directly in front of the ear on either side of the head where the upper and lower jaws meet. Everyone uses the TMJ area frequently throughout the day, especially when, talking, yawning and chewing. With it being one of the most repeatedly used joints of the body, when somebody does experience TMJ pain it can have a massively detrimental effect on their day to day life.

Unbalanced activity or overuse of the jaw muscles from actions such as, teeth grinding, habitual gum chewing or nail biting, are the cause which lead to TMJ pain disorders.

The symptoms of TMJ disorder can be intensely painful for suffers. Recent research into TMJ disorder has shown that a massive 80% of patients with TMJ disorder suffer from a headache and 40% complain of facial pain. Other symptoms include; dizziness, ear pain and fullness or ringing in the ear.

Winter, is the worst time of year for TMJ disorder suffers as exposure to cold weather, has been shown to increase muscle contraction, therefore, increasing facial pain for the sufferer. With the prediction of an exceptionally cold winter for this year, TMJ suffers may be in for a painful Christmas.

Posted in: TMJ Pain
Tags: London, TMJ, TMJ London
| December 1, 2010 at 10:15 am | No comment

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