TMJ (short for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) is a disorder concerning the joint that connects the jaw to the skull. This disorder often results in dysfunction in the movements and position of the jaw, which aggravates over time if left untreated. It is estimated that over 11 million Americans may suffer from TMJ at any given time.
TMJ sufferers experience a good deal of discomfort and pain in the neck and jaw area. They may also be susceptible to migraines and may even develop Fibromyalgia eventually.
Some “experts” claim TMJ is caused by continued movement of the jaw beyond its normal limits, such as forward or sideways, which may in turn be caused by excessive gum chewing, nail biting, dental neglect, or trauma (accident).
Yet many other individuals suffer from TMJ despite steering clear of all its known causes. Is this due to a new, exciting, previously-unknown cause, one that would mark a colossal new way of looking at TMJ?
Well, yes and no. Yes, because not many know about these new causes, and no, because they shouldn’t surprise you – these are what causes TMJ in the first place.
Anxiety is the first cause.
You’ve probably experienced it before – when you’re scared, apprehensive, or anxious, you tend to stiffen up. Your muscles tense up, you tremble, your jaw is set rock-hard. What happens when you experience anxiety on a regular basis?
Think of the occasional aches and pains that seem to come out of nowhere. Did it ever boggle you that there never seems to be a physical cause for these pains?
Well, now you know what caused them. And when you unconsciously set your jaw whenever you go through your daily dose of stress, it may eventually add up to a TMJ problem.
Wrong body position is the other cause.
Your parents probably told you not to slouch when you were a kid. And if you’re suffering from back problems now, you’re probably wishing you’d have listened.
The same goes for TMJ. Many of us have incorrect jaw positions – it may be too far out or in. And surprisingly, sitting the wrong way (or too much) can do this.
On the Discovery Channel, you’ve probably seen women in third world countries carrying heavy loads directly on top of their heads. Ever wonder how they manage to carry these loads day after day and not suffer from any shoulder, neck, and jaw problems?
The reason is simple – it’s because they carry the loads directly over their heads. This way, the muscles in their neck and shoulders sustain the weight the way nature designed them to.
But when the women happened to tip their heads forward, the weight would immediately cause them to tip forward and lose their balance.
See the connection?
Your head, when it’s straight over the body, isn’t that heavy at all. But when you tip forward, it begins to feel quite a bit heavier. Your neck and shoulder muscles often can’t carry the extra load, and your jaw has to help out to keep the head level.
Over time, the extra strain manifests in a TMJ disorder.
In any case, most doctors prescribe painkillers to ease the pain of TMJ, but these medications rarely work in the long term. These medications may ease the pain temporarily, but do nothing to alleviate TMJ’s root causes
My TMJ No More program does just that. With simple exercises that relax the muscles around the TMJ and restore the jaw’s natural position, it addresses TMJ at its source, effectively ending the misery caused by this disorder.
Does it work? Apparently, hundreds of my customers who have tried it themselves definitely think so. Check out my TMJ No More program and see what brought the smiles back on their faces.
Warm Regards,
Christian Goodman