TMJ??? How to treat?!
Question:
TMJ??? How to treat?
Do you know how to treat tmj at home... I can't really go to the doctor right now... I'm in the country visiting family!!!
Answers:
Self-Care at Home
Many people, more women than men, have TMJ. However, the full TMJ disorder develops in only a few. Most of the symptoms disappear in 2 weeks because your jaw joint rests and recovers when you are unable to chew.
Anti-inflammatory pain medications such as aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Aleve) may ease the pain of TMJ.
Eat a diet of soft foods.
Apply warm compresses on the area of pain. Home therapy includes mandible (lower jaw) movements, such as opening and closing the jaw from side to side. Try this after a warm compress is applied for 20 minutes. The lower jaw movements should be repeated 3-5 times a day, 5 minutes continuously each time, for about 2-4 weeks.