anyone have any tips on relieving the pain from tmj?
im only 15, and ive had tmj for about four years. Its realllyyy bad, and ive gone to specialists and physio for it already but i was just wondering if anyone had some tips i could do at home that relieve the pain. I wear a mouthguard at night, im always massaging my jaw, completely stopped chewing gum, and even use deep cold when its really bad. any more tips on what i could do?
Unfortunately the TMJ is a joint and there are really no “specialist” for that particular joint. Night guard is the real only option that can “help” with the problem. The guard should be help your joint relax during the night but over the counter also may help. Stress plays a role with the pain as your muscles may tighten up by jaw clinching or teeth grinding at night during your sleep, at your age it’s not unusual. As you grow up and TMD will decrease a bit. It will come and go.
I guess it’s more information than help. Sorry I can’t help further.
Good luck.