TMJ Treatment: What Works and What Doesn't

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If you've ever had a clicking or popping jaw, or woke up with pain in your face, you may be experiencing TMJ. The good news is that there are treatments that can help. In this blog post, we'll explore what works and what doesn't when it comes to treating TMJ. With the help of a qualified medical professional, you can develop a treatment plan that will provide relief and get you back to enjoying your life pain-free. So let's take a look at some of the options out there for TMJ treatment.


There are a number of different treatment options available, but not all of them are effective

 TMJ disorder can be an incredibly painful experience, and it's understandable that those suffering from TMJ would want to do whatever it takes to get relief. Fortunately, there is a multitude of different TMJ treatments available, but unfortunately, not all of them are effective for providing long-term relief. It's important to do your research and find out which TMJ treatments may be the most promising so that you can find a more permanent solution than simply masking the symptoms.


Some Common Treatments for TMJ Include Pain Medication, Physical Therapy

TMJ can be a tough condition to treat, but luckily, there are several treatment options available to help manage the symptoms. Splints or physical therapy can reduce pain and improve joint mobility. Pain medication such as ibuprofen or aspirin may also be prescribed by our doctor to help reduce TMJ-related discomfort. Alternative treatments like massage, acupuncture, or chiropractic may also help. There are also cutting-edge therapies like platelet-rich fibrin (PRF). Of course, these TMJ treatments should be discussed with a healthcare professional before starting any sort of regimen. With the right combination of TMJ treatments, you'll be on the road to recovery in no time!


However, There Are Also Some Simple Things You Can Do at Home to Help Relieve Your Symptoms

Feeling TMJ pain can be extremely uncomfortable, but there are a few household tricks you can use to try and make you better. From something as straightforward as adjusting your pillow to get better head and neck support to massaging the TMJ joint with a warm compress, these are simple home remedies that may be able to help relieve TMJ symptoms. Experimenting with various TMJ treatments can help uncover what works best for your individual situation, sometimes the simplest solutions are the most effective! If you’re suffering from TMJ, you are not alone. This common condition affects millions of people each year. While there are a number of different treatment options available, not all of them are effective. Some common treatments for TMJ include pain medication, physical therapy, and surgery. However, there are also some simple things you can do at home to help relieve your symptoms. If you want to learn more about TMJ and explore your treatment options, please call our office at (206) 770-0260 to book a consultation with us today. We’ll be happy to answer any of your questions and help you find the relief you need

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To this end, we regularly test our website in accordance with best practices, using automated and manual testing and with the assistance of accessibility consultant eSSENTIAL Accessibility which is supported by a diverse team of accessibility professionals including users of assistive technologies. We also make available an assistive CX technology application which our customers who have trouble typing, gesturing, moving a mouse, or reading can use for additional accessibility, however it is not required to use our website. The application is free to download and it incorporates tools such as mouse and keyboard replacements, voice recognition, speech enablement, hands-free/touch-free navigation, and more.


We welcome your feedback. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or otherwise have difficulty using our website due your disability, please contact our office and we will make any necessary changes.