{"id":3865,"date":"2022-12-31T18:23:56","date_gmt":"2022-12-31T18:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/physiotherapyfirst.ca\/?p=3865"},"modified":"2024-06-03T18:48:59","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T18:48:59","slug":"six-crucial-steps-to-manage-tmj-pain-without-medications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coderbeans.com\/physiotherapy-first-2.0-dev\/blog\/six-crucial-steps-to-manage-tmj-pain-without-medications","title":{"rendered":"Six Crucial Steps To Manage TMJ Pain Without Medications"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you heard of the temporomandibular joint or TMJ?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This joint is responsible for your jaw movements. Whether you chew, smile, talk or yawn, it is the TMJ that makes the movement possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

TMJ pain occurs when the TMJ is misaligned due to any reason. Physiotherapy exercises can help you relieve TMJ pain. However, there are other ways to live a healthy life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at the six highly effective tips that help you manage TMJ pain at home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Reduce TMJ Pain?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The TMJ connects your jawbone and skull enabling various jaw movements. But, things go awry when this TMJ is damaged or the jaw is injured.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

TMJ pain reflects that something is seriously wrong with your jaw joints and muscles. The most common symptoms include pain while chewing, headaches, pain in the neck, ear and face, locking of jaw joints and more. It is easier to deal with TMJ pain if you consult with a physiotherapist as soon as you notice the symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some simple lifestyle habits and exercises that help reduce TMJ pain:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n