How You Can Manage Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
We pay little to no attention to our facial movements, like smiling, talking, and chewing, until they start causing pain. Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, TMJ dysfunction, for short, is a painful condition that makes it challenging for a person to perform simple movements without experiencing pain. It develops due to certain habits and behaviors that strain jaw and neck muscles. In most cases, TMD symptoms resolve independently in a few days or weeks; sometimes, patients need to visit a TMJ specialist to treat the condition. If you have been experiencing pain due to TMD, the following can help you manage them. Improve your posture Your muscles in the neck and shoulder areas experience strain when you sit in one position for extended periods. Switch to an ergonomic workstation and take frequent breaks. Sit upright when driving or performing any leisure activity, like reading, by raising your chest bone, pulling your shoulders back, and squeezing the shoulder blades. Change your bad