Need natural muscle/ TMJ remedy - Vitamins & Supplements Message Board

uscoastiewife · 04-21-2003, 01:49 AM

Hi there!I have TMJ(jaw joint).I have tight muscles in neck,shoulders,head,and cheeks.(constant)I have a little one to chase after,so I don't want the muscle relaxers or headache meds I was on.I really don't like medication.Over the past 10 months they had me on 10 or 15 different things.(before they recently diagnosed me with TMJ)I just started coral calcium.I don't think it will work.Do I use ice,heat,or specific vitamins.If anyone knows a natural remedy to help,that would be great!I have been in pain for almost a year straight!

jodimarie75 · 05-01-2003, 07:45 PM

Go to your Dentist and ask him to make you a bite splint (also called night guard). It is a hard acrylic bite plate that you wear while your sleeping and it prevents your teeth from interlocking and relaxes your TMJ mucsles. Do you grind or clench your teeth? Does your jaw feel achey in the morning? It's a common thing. It can lead to neck tension and headaches. I am a dental hygienist and work in a dental office. I actually wear one myself. It is usually caused by stress, but can also be just habbit. Hope this helps

jodi

andreaphilip3 · 05-08-2003, 09:24 AM

i have tmj too. have u considered manipulation&massage?

uscoastiewife · 05-08-2003, 10:22 PM

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Originally posted by andreaphilip3:
i have tmj too. have u considered manipulation&massage?

Hi there!What is manipulation?(Is it working tissue or muscle?Or is it related to message???)I tried chiropractic.Didn't do much.I just started physical therapy.I'm starting to go 3 times a week (to start out with) for about 8 weeks.TMJ started to take a toll on my body, energy,and mood.My neck is now extremely messed up and causing my shoulder area,head and face to bother me.I can't even touch my chin to my chest anymore.I have very little rang in my neck.I use to work out and be strong.It all started from the muscles around my jaw and cheeks.They pulled my jaw out of allignment.I was always thinking about trying message therapy.Did it work for you?I'm getting sick of throwing money out there to everyone.Now I try one thing at a time.I got sucked into an 8 month chiropractic contract.Waste!When I started,I thought this has to be the thing that will work.I'll never sign anything long term again.Are there message people out there that are knowledgeable in TMJ?

viver · 05-09-2003, 12:32 AM

> I have tight muscles in neck,shoulders,head,and
> cheeks.(constant).... If anyone knows a natural >
> remedy to help,that would be great!I have been in
> pain for almost a year straight!

Hi! There are an enormous number of natural treatments for pain and muscle problems. But eliminating contributing factors is at least as important as proactive treatments. Also, I have little idea of all of the things you might have tried already.
Did you post anywhere more [non-identifying] details about you and your situation?

Mark