How do I get TMJ to go away?

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  • Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
  • Do you ever wake up in the morning with soreness or stiffness in your jaw? You might have temporomandibular joint disorder - also known as TMJ.
    Your temporomandibular joint connects your jawbone to your skull. When this joint isn’t working well, it can cause pain. And if you clench or grind your teeth at night, you are likely making the problem worse.
    TMJ can occur due to overuse or an internal derangement, or displacement. If you have TMJ, you likely experience pain while eating, talking or yawning. You might even have ear symptoms, such as congestion or ringing in the ear. Additional signs of TMJ include clicking and popping in the jaw and a “locked” or tight jaw.
    If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, exercises can help. Nicole Norenberg and Julia Heyer, physical therapists at Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Centers, say a few simple exercises can help alleviate the pain and soreness often associated with TMJ.
    If the exercises do not relieve your symptoms, or you continue to have difficulty opening your jaw, talk with your primary care doctor about your concerns and referral to a physical therapist.
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  • @coliestellar917
    @coliestellar917 9 місяців тому +38

    I've lived with TMJ for 30 years. Got braces to treat it back in the 90s, but even then I still have an open bite and occaisional jaw pain. But nobody ever taught me these exercises. Thank you for these.

    • @KilluaZoldyck-qx9jf
      @KilluaZoldyck-qx9jf 7 місяців тому +1

      Has it helped?

    • @kunal4076
      @kunal4076 4 місяці тому

      I read somewhere that braces curves our spine which is called scoliosis. So do you face any problem to your spine ?

    • @TreasureForeverOfficial
      @TreasureForeverOfficial Місяць тому +1

      @@kunal4076I definitely think braces and permanent retainer have a lot to do with jaw pain or any kind of misalignment… it’s hard to find someone that will actually be willing to talk about this that can help

    • @TreasureForeverOfficial
      @TreasureForeverOfficial Місяць тому

      Have you kept up with the exercises?

    • @KendrickTheCreatorLaFlameWestR
      @KendrickTheCreatorLaFlameWestR 29 днів тому +1

      I’ve had tmj for about 2 years and it really doesn’t hurt that much it’s just kinda annoying

  • @WtfDuck
    @WtfDuck 11 місяців тому +16

    Thank you so much i just went through a long process of finally figuring out that i have TMJ and this helps a lot you guys are great ❤

  • @st4r..g1rll
    @st4r..g1rll 5 місяців тому +11

    I started doing TRE (tension trauma release exercises by David Berceli) 2 months ago for 10-15 mins daily and it seems to have stopped me grinding my teeth at night. I have had no TMJ/teeth pain for past 2 months. I had jaw surgery 25 years ago and I wear a hard night guard - but I was not able to stop the bruxism (which has resulted in 3 cracked teeth) until I discovered TRE. Highly recommend anyone suffering this to try it

    • @reema6402
      @reema6402 8 днів тому

      Where do I find these exercises?

  • @harrisonvmaq
    @harrisonvmaq 9 місяців тому +13

    I never thought to use the thumb massage on the inside of the mouth. That relieved the pain immediately for me. I think I even felt a dull pop.

    • @jpoverlordmaster
      @jpoverlordmaster 3 місяці тому +1

      Agreed, this exercise is a big help for me because I'm experiencing TMJ in my right jaw

    • @becsaw5268
      @becsaw5268 3 місяці тому

      Same.

  • @KIInsightsLLC
    @KIInsightsLLC 2 місяці тому +2

    This is so helpful and generous. Thank you!

  • @susanlamb8271
    @susanlamb8271 Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing these exercises. Saw an amazing difference the first time I used these techniques.

  • @lonelyastronautaudio
    @lonelyastronautaudio 10 місяців тому +14

    I’m an old washup hockey goalie and my jaw pops all day long. I used to beat my shinbones with a flashlight to distract me from my head pain to focus on the leg pain, which was much easier to deal with. Only option for me is surgery as all exercises fail. Good times lol.

    • @FearedSlug7
      @FearedSlug7 10 місяців тому +5

      That's horrible ate you going to get surgery?

    • @lonelyastronautaudio
      @lonelyastronautaudio 9 місяців тому

      Might have to one day, but being in America can't afford it lol @@FearedSlug7

  • @hypersonicmonkeybrains3418
    @hypersonicmonkeybrains3418 3 місяці тому +6

    I had regular locked jaw when I was on my 20s, I found the root cause and I've never had a locked jaw in 20 years since. The cause was my wearing of over ear headphones, especially at night.

    • @WhoaitsDee
      @WhoaitsDee 27 днів тому +1

      🤔 thx for this. I’m having the same issue now. Never wearing them again to bed.

    • @stephanieyoung7034
      @stephanieyoung7034 7 днів тому

      Thanks for this because I wear them all the time

  • @annelouisemaclellan485
    @annelouisemaclellan485 22 дні тому +2

    How about when it’s from hypermobility?

  • @ligunprofessional8185
    @ligunprofessional8185 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you so much ❤️

  • @typo0746
    @typo0746 21 день тому +1

    I have a near constant low pitched ear ringing, clicking/rushing in my jaw when I open it, and done pain in my jaw/temple when I push on it. Would this be tmj?

  • @mawhadmd
    @mawhadmd 5 місяців тому +6

    does clicking on purpose make it get worse?

    • @briggleybroggley5859
      @briggleybroggley5859 3 місяці тому +2

      that’s actually such a good question that i want the answer too as well. especially as a child i would always show people and they’d all find it creepy (the same way people would shake their eyes at you etc) but i think that made it worse

    • @drnaveedayubshah8906
      @drnaveedayubshah8906 15 днів тому

      Looking for answer to same question

  • @ds74878
    @ds74878 2 місяці тому +1

    What are your thoughts on neuromuscular dentistry and tmj orthotics? To me it seems like pseudoscience, and VERY expensive. I dont want to waste money on nothing. Thank you!

  • @jesspanter101
    @jesspanter101 Місяць тому

    2:05 I cant even open my mouth that wide for my thumb to do that

  • @cooldude2245
    @cooldude2245 11 місяців тому +9

    I have pain right under my ear

    • @sharphealthcare
      @sharphealthcare  11 місяців тому +3

      Hi CoolDude 27, We are sorry to hear that you're not feeling well. We don't provide medical advice via social media and recommend you contact your primary care doctor about your ear. Kindly, Patty

  • @lullabychannel5400
    @lullabychannel5400 4 місяці тому +1

    I was always taught to completely close ur mouth to avoid turkey neck .. Yourenot supposed to dl that???

  • @tamidelaney6273
    @tamidelaney6273 5 місяців тому +1

    I have tinnitus which I believe is related to TMJ. At night, when the ringing is at its worst, I notice when I open my jaw... the sounds stop. I don't sleep with my mouth open. Can this ever be gone?????

    • @sharphealthcare
      @sharphealthcare  5 місяців тому +1

      Hello @tamidelaney6273,
      If the exercises do not relieve your symptoms, talk with your primary care doctor about your concerns and referral to a physical therapist.
      Thank you,
      Brittany

  • @bangsuha_
    @bangsuha_ 18 днів тому

    i'm here cause i ate too many peanuts. god damn it. it's been 4 days. the suffering never stops.

  • @JASONZONE
    @JASONZONE 3 місяці тому +1

    Wow 😲

  • @shawn1869
    @shawn1869 2 місяці тому +2

    Anyone have facial tingling or numbness on one side of face?

    • @ds74878
      @ds74878 2 місяці тому

      I don't have numbness but do have tingling on both sides of my face.

  • @ayushidwivedi4376
    @ayushidwivedi4376 Місяць тому

    I am suffering from this... difficulty in open in jaw & having head ache with strain in jaw area..pls help

    • @sharphealthcare
      @sharphealthcare  Місяць тому

      Hello,
      Please contact your healthcare provider, so that he or she can look further into your symptoms.
      Thank you,
      Leslie

  • @leaky..
    @leaky.. Місяць тому

    Should I use ice or heat for tmj? I used ice for the first couple of days but no relief

    • @sharphealthcare
      @sharphealthcare  Місяць тому

      Hello,
      Please reach out to your provider to discuss any recommendations he or she may have for your TMJ.
      Thank you,
      Lesley

    • @leaky..
      @leaky.. Місяць тому

      That’s not what I asked 😅

  • @egglamd5760
    @egglamd5760 10 місяців тому +10

    Thanks gonna start mewing

  • @Sanaagracee
    @Sanaagracee 2 місяці тому

    help me

  • @elia4530
    @elia4530 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you i al in so much pain 🥲

  • @akhil544
    @akhil544 4 місяці тому

    I have no pain in my jaw but my naw shape has changed due to mewing and it little bit loose now i can put 4 fingers and jaw is loose also plzz explain how to fix 😢

    • @SandeepSingh-tm9cm
      @SandeepSingh-tm9cm 3 місяці тому

      Stop mewing, rest your tmj for 2-3 month eat soft food do some jaw streching exercise

  • @Sryumndhi
    @Sryumndhi Місяць тому

    I'm only 13 and have tmj

  • @WarmerYT
    @WarmerYT Рік тому +2

    What is "the opposite" cheek?

    • @WtfDuck
      @WtfDuck 11 місяців тому +1

      Opposite of the hand you use

  • @HdvevJswgaua-cv8rx
    @HdvevJswgaua-cv8rx Місяць тому

    Everyone has tmj, you shouldn't get rid of because if you do, you will never ever move you jaw again(hint: tmj is a joint)

  • @lewisempire9815
    @lewisempire9815 Місяць тому

    I don’t have pain but I’ve cracked sound since 2019. What should I do? Please help

  • @RIMURUxTEMPEST0
    @RIMURUxTEMPEST0 2 місяці тому

    What do I do about yawning though? It's hard not to open the mouth all the way and it's not symmetrical, and popping to one side.

    • @annelouisemaclellan485
      @annelouisemaclellan485 22 дні тому

      Put a fist underneath your chin to resist the yawn

    • @RIMURUxTEMPEST0
      @RIMURUxTEMPEST0 21 день тому

      @@annelouisemaclellan485 that breaks my yawn though

    • @annelouisemaclellan485
      @annelouisemaclellan485 21 день тому

      @@RIMURUxTEMPEST0 Do it gentle then. Just enough to avoid your jaw’s end-range.