Having to put up with a sore jaw is incredibly frustrating. It hurts when you eat, when you laugh, when you yawn… actually, when doesn’t it hurt? But enough of that, why might this be happening and what can you do to fix it?
There is a very common condition that is estimated to affect approximately 30% of the population. It’s called TMJ or temporomandibular joint disorder which affects the jaw. TMJ might be the thing giving you a sore jaw, because the muscles and tendons that surround your jaw have been pulling to tight to one side or another and have displaced your jaw slightly. This condition can continue to grow worse if not treated properly, in severe cases surgery is needed.
Possible Treatments:
1. Mouth Guards:
Something that alot of dentists recommend to their TMJ patients is to buy a TMJ mouth guard. The mouth guards are supposed to position your mouth in the right way so your jaw can start to realign. These mouth guards are often ineffective with users complaining that the devices do nothing for the pain, they can only be used while sleeping, they take a long time to have any affect and sometimes can make the condition worse.
(They are also very expensive which is probably another reason why dentists enjoy recommending them.)
TMJ exercises are something that are not yet widely known. They are however the only proven method to properly and permanently cure TMJ and sore jaws. The exercises work by stretching and massaging muscles in the body that will release pressure on your jaw. The reason these exercises work is because they actually treat the root causes of the condition, as opposed to mouth guards which only masks the symptoms.
These exercises are the best option to treat your sore jaw and you can do them at home very easily. It’s important to note though that they are no miracle cure, you will ahve to do the exercises every day. But alot of people report massive pain relief as soon as they start. The exercises will take about 10 – 15 minutes, a small sacrifice to get rid of the pain. The earlier you start the exercises, the easier it will be to stop the pain.
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