Home Remedies for TMJ

There are some doctors and professionals out there that will tell you that they can cure TMJ disorder. The problem with this is that it usually entails invasive and expensive surgeries. I will tell you that I recommend that you try some of the less invasive measures before you jump into a costly surgery that may or may not work. The truth is that there are TMJ home remedies that you can try.

Most people assume that those who suffer from TMJ are suffering because of the typical causes such as grinding the teeth or trauma to the jaw. The reality is that in a lot of cases, you can find a remedy simply by adjusting your diet. Nutritional deficiencies in Calcium and Magnesium could be two likely causes of TMJ as well as muscular and spinal alignment issues. In this hub, I plan to show some alternatives to the same old same old when it comes to TMJ syndrome. These include Homeopathy treatments for TMJ as well as acupressure and massage. Finally, I will give you a short list of herbal and dietary supplements you can add to your diet that may help you with TMJ.

Acupuncture may treat TMJ

There are also certain meridian points that may help you with TMJ and the pain it causes. These include:

Large Intestine 4 which helps relieve pain in the head and jaw. It relaxes the facial muscles.Pericardium 6 helps to ease panic and anxiety. It is located on the wrist which makes it very easy to administer whenever you feel your jaw tense up.

Gallbladder 20 helps with pain associated with the neck and head.

If you grind your teeth at night, you should take a few minutes before you go to sleep and work on Lung 1. Clear your mind and breathe deep.

Homeopathic treatments for TMJ sufferers

In order to do a homeopathic remedy, you need to choose a remedy that best describes your symptoms.

If you have acute TMJ pain, you should take a 30C potency 4 times a day.

For Chronic TMJ pain, take a 6x,12x,6c,12c or 30c twice daily for 2 weeks to see if you are receiving positive results. If so, stop taking unless your symptoms return.

Arnica is a homeopathic remedy used for deep bruising pain. This is extremely effective if your TMJ is caused by an injury.

Rhus Toxicodendron is for a stiff jaw that loosens up during the day but then starts to stiffen again at night. Try this warm as it will help the jaw feel better quicker.Kali Phosphorica helps to reduce nerve pain as well as stress.

Ignatia is for those who are very sensitive to stress which causes a tightening in the jaw muscles. A homeopathic practitioner will usually prescribe this treatment after emotional grief or trauma.

Magnesia Phosphorica helps tight muscles that tend to spasm. Like Rhus Toxicdendron, it is best applied warm.

Since sugar may play a factor with TMJ, I recommend (as I do with all ailments) a sensible diet plan that involves organic meats and raw or lightly steamed vegetables. You can find out more information on my other hub, sensible diet plans.

In addition to this, you may benefit from a 3 day juice fasting diet which will help clear your body of sugar. It may work for you.

In addition to homeopathy and acupressure, there are some supplements that I recommend you to try to help cure TMJ. Certain Vitamins, Minerals and herbal supplements will help to relax the nervous system and helps to relax tight muscles.

Valerian officinalis- Valerian will help to reduce the effects of stress and tight muscles.Magnesium- This mineral is TMJ specific and will help relax the nervous system, most notably, the muscles surrounding the jaw.

Kava- Kava is great for stress and anxiety and also helps to relax the nervous system.

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)- MSM helps reduce inflammation and muscle spasms.

B-Complex- Helps to reduce the effects of stress.

Glucosamine Sulfate helps to build cartilage. This is a very good treatment for those who have cartilage deterioration in the jaw (TMJ).