How do I get TMJ to go away?

Do you ever wake up in the morning with soreness or stiffness in your jaw? You might have temporomandibular joint disorder - also known as TMJ.
Your temporomandibular joint connects your jawbone to your skull. When this joint isn’t working well, it can cause pain. And if you clench or grind your teeth at night, you are likely making the problem worse.
TMJ can occur due to overuse or an internal derangement, or displacement. If you have TMJ, you likely experience pain while eating, talking or yawning. You might even have ear symptoms, such as congestion or ringing in the ear. Additional signs of TMJ include clicking and popping in the jaw and a “locked” or tight jaw.
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, exercises can help. Nicole Norenberg and Julia Heyer, physical therapists at Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Centers, say a few simple exercises can help alleviate the pain and soreness often associated with TMJ.
If the exercises do not relieve your symptoms, or you continue to have difficulty opening your jaw, talk with your primary care doctor about your concerns and referral to a physical therapist.
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[@coliestellar917]

I've lived with TMJ for 30 years. Got braces to treat it back in the 90s, but even then I still have an open bite and occaisional jaw pain. But nobody ever taught me these exercises. Thank you for these.

[@KilluaZoldyck-qx9jf]

Has it helped?

[@kunal4076]

I read somewhere that braces curves our spine which is called scoliosis. So do you face any problem to your spine ?

[@TreasureForeverOfficial]

@@kunal4076I definitely think braces and permanent retainer have a lot to do with jaw pain or any kind of misalignment… it’s hard to find someone that will actually be willing to talk about this that can help

[@TreasureForeverOfficial]

Have you kept up with the exercises?

[@KendrickTheCreatorLaFlameWestR]

I’ve had tmj for about 2 years and it really doesn’t hurt that much it’s just kinda annoying

[@WtfDuck]

Thank you so much i just went through a long process of finally figuring out that i have TMJ and this helps a lot you guys are great ❤

[@st4r..g1rll]

I started doing TRE (tension trauma release exercises by David Berceli) 2 months ago for 10-15 mins daily and it seems to have stopped me grinding my teeth at night. I have had no TMJ/teeth pain for past 2 months. I had jaw surgery 25 years ago and I wear a hard night guard - but I was not able to stop the bruxism (which has resulted in 3 cracked teeth) until I discovered TRE. Highly recommend anyone suffering this to try it

[@reema6402]

Where do I find these exercises?

[@harrisonvmaq]

I never thought to use the thumb massage on the inside of the mouth. That relieved the pain immediately for me. I think I even felt a dull pop.

[@jpoverlordmaster]

Agreed, this exercise is a big help for me because I'm experiencing TMJ in my right jaw

[@becsaw5268]

Same.

[@KIInsightsLLC]

This is so helpful and generous. Thank you!

[@lonelyastronautaudio]

I’m an old washup hockey goalie and my jaw pops all day long. I used to beat my shinbones with a flashlight to distract me from my head pain to focus on the leg pain, which was much easier to deal with. Only option for me is surgery as all exercises fail. Good times lol.

[@FearedSlug7]

That's horrible ate you going to get surgery?

[@lonelyastronautaudio]

Might have to one day, but being in America can't afford it lol @@FearedSlug7

[@susanlamb8271]

Thank you for sharing these exercises. Saw an amazing difference the first time I used these techniques.

[@hypersonicmonkeybrains3418]

I had regular locked jaw when I was on my 20s, I found the root cause and I've never had a locked jaw in 20 years since. The cause was my wearing of over ear headphones, especially at night.

[@WhoaitsDee]

🤔 thx for this. I’m having the same issue now. Never wearing them again to bed.

[@stephanieyoung7034]

Thanks for this because I wear them all the time

[@annelouisemaclellan485]

How about when it’s from hypermobility?

[@typo0746]

I have a near constant low pitched ear ringing, clicking/rushing in my jaw when I open it, and done pain in my jaw/temple when I push on it. Would this be tmj?

[@ligunprofessional8185]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@mawhadmd]

does clicking on purpose make it get worse?

[@briggleybroggley5859]

that’s actually such a good question that i want the answer too as well. especially as a child i would always show people and they’d all find it creepy (the same way people would shake their eyes at you etc) but i think that made it worse

[@drnaveedayubshah8906]

Looking for answer to same question

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[@aymanardo1322]

im 21 i always have ringing in the ear when ever i yawn and my mouth is asymmetrical when i open it up ,i tried mouth guard but it didnt get any better i tried some medecine that supposedly relieve muscles but results only thing i can do is botox but im afraid it would make my face wrinkled and be permanent thing for me to do ,can these exercises really fix this issue ?

[@sharphealthcare]

Hello @aymanardo1322, thank you for your question. Each case is different which is why we recommend contacting a doctor near your for more information. Thank you, Sharp HealthCare

[@ds74878]

What are your thoughts on neuromuscular dentistry and tmj orthotics? To me it seems like pseudoscience, and VERY expensive. I dont want to waste money on nothing. Thank you!

[@Saifrangharr]

I have feeling some time slightly mild pain below the eye and some time feel pressure in skull region area and my all lower teeth facing bone loss problem and mobility and some time feel clicking type noise in the ear and also have experience muscles spasm in the neck.., is this TMG problem ?

[@sharphealthcare]

Hello @Saifrangharr thank you for your comment. We do not provide medical advice on social media. We recommend contacting your primary care doctor for further assistance. Thank you, Sharp HealthCare

[@Saifrangharr]

@@sharphealthcare I already visited many dentist include oral and maxofacial surgeon but they can't satisfying me plz suggest me which dentist treat this TMG issue?

[@sharphealthcare]

Hi @Saifrangharr you are welcome to call our physician referral nurse line at 1-800-827-4277 opt.1 for further assistance. Thank you, Janice

[@cooldude2245]

I have pain right under my ear

[@sharphealthcare]

Hi CoolDude 27, We are sorry to hear that you're not feeling well. We don't provide medical advice via social media and recommend you contact your primary care doctor about your ear. Kindly, Patty

[@tamidelaney6273]

I have tinnitus which I believe is related to TMJ. At night, when the ringing is at its worst, I notice when I open my jaw... the sounds stop. I don't sleep with my mouth open. Can this ever be gone?????

[@sharphealthcare]

Hello @tamidelaney6273, If the exercises do not relieve your symptoms, talk with your primary care doctor about your concerns and referral to a physical therapist. Thank you, Brittany

[@bangsuha_]

i'm here cause i ate too many peanuts. god damn it. it's been 4 days. the suffering never stops.

[@lullabychannel5400]

I was always taught to completely close ur mouth to avoid turkey neck .. Yourenot supposed to dl that???

[@kaiserkonnigratzer1528]

Your teeth shouldn’t be touching unless you’re chewing.

[@ayushidwivedi4376]

I am suffering from this... difficulty in open in jaw & having head ache with strain in jaw area..pls help

[@sharphealthcare]

Hello, Please contact your healthcare provider, so that he or she can look further into your symptoms. Thank you, Leslie

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[@akhil544]

I have no pain in my jaw but my naw shape has changed due to mewing and it little bit loose now i can put 4 fingers and jaw is loose also plzz explain how to fix 😢

[@SandeepSingh-tm9cm]

Stop mewing, rest your tmj for 2-3 month eat soft food do some jaw streching exercise

[@lewisempire9815]

I don’t have pain but I’ve cracked sound since 2019. What should I do? Please help

[@leaky..]

Should I use ice or heat for tmj? I used ice for the first couple of days but no relief

[@sharphealthcare]

Hello, Please reach out to your provider to discuss any recommendations he or she may have for your TMJ. Thank you, Lesley

[@leaky..]

That’s not what I asked 😅

[@Iloveyouback12]

I'm only 13 and have tmj

[@shawn1869]

Anyone have facial tingling or numbness on one side of face?

[@ds74878]

I don't have numbness but do have tingling on both sides of my face.

[@WarmerYT]

What is "the opposite" cheek?

[@WtfDuck]

Opposite of the hand you use

[@JASONZONE]

Wow 😲

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[@jesspanter101]

2:05 I cant even open my mouth that wide for my thumb to do that

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[@elia4530]

Thank you i al in so much pain 🥲

[@Sanaagracee]

help me

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[@egglamd5760]

Thanks gonna start mewing

[@Asheeeesh34]

Bye bye

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[@HdvevJswgaua-cv8rx]

Everyone has tmj, you shouldn't get rid of because if you do, you will never ever move you jaw again(hint: tmj is a joint)

[@RIMURUxTEMPEST0]

What do I do about yawning though? It's hard not to open the mouth all the way and it's not symmetrical, and popping to one side.

[@annelouisemaclellan485]

Put a fist underneath your chin to resist the yawn

[@RIMURUxTEMPEST0]

@@annelouisemaclellan485 that breaks my yawn though

[@annelouisemaclellan485]

@@RIMURUxTEMPEST0 Do it gentle then. Just enough to avoid your jaw’s end-range.

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