Millions of individuals experience discomforting, excruciating jaw pain and it can occur for a number of reasons. TMJ dysfunction is one of the most common reasons. Many people simply learn to live with the pain associated with TMJ. However, for many individuals, the subsequent TMJ symptoms can be unbearable. It can, in various ways, effect one's entire upper body. We will discuss specific TMJ symptoms below.
TMJ dysfunction is characterized by pain, deviation and clicking in the jaw. The dysfunction occurs where the lower jaw and the temporal bone of the skull join. With cases of TMJ dysfunction, something causes the jaw to shift to one side. Generally, it shifts toward the damaged jaw joint. However, after some time, the side of the jaw without problems becomes damaged due to over-use and over compensation. Many of the individuals with this TMJ problems, have the following symptoms.
Common TMJ Symptoms:
· Pain in the ear
· Jaw muscles that are sore
· Pain in the cheek and temple
· Popping or clicking in the jaw
· The jaw locking up
· Headaches and neckaches
· Difficulity in fully opening one's mouth
· Tingling in the arms, fingers as well as numbness and pain
· Difficulties in swallowing
· Eyes watering
· Hearing buzzing, roaring, and ringing sounds
TMJ symptoms and dysfunction can have a huge, negative impact on one's life. For this reason, many individuals consider TMJ surgery or search out various TMJ exercises and therapies. There are many simple TMJ exercises that can be performed in the comfort of one's home, in order to alleviate most TMJ symptoms. You will just need to do a little bit of research, separate the good ideas from the comical and then commit to what you find. There is hope and there are available effective therapies, besides risky surgery.
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