TMJ Disorders

TML#01549

The Houston Sleep Center
7500 San Felipe, Suite 550
Houston, TX 77063

The symptoms of TMJ disorder can be quite debilitating. TMJ ailments can lead to much more than just jaw pain. Intense headaches, neck and back pain, and blurry vision are only a few of the symptoms. TMJ Disorder symptoms include the follow:

Facial Discomfort	Ear Discomfort
Cheek muscles are constantly sore Trouble controlling tongue movements Trouble controlling jaw movements Jaw joint continually aches Limited ability to open mouth Incorrect bite when teeth come together Constant “clicking” noise in the jaw Pain to the greater facial region	General ear pain for sufferers Constant ringing sounds Lack of functional hearing abilities Clogged and itchy ears Issues with balance
Eye Difficulties	Throat Problems
Vision is blurry Pain above, below, and behind eyes Sensitivity to light Pressure builds up behind the eyes Bloodshot eyes Eyes water constantly	Swallowing is painful Throat area is tight Sore throat, similar to precursor of a cold Laryngitis
Teeth Issues	Head Pain
Bruxism, especially at night Horrific tooth pain Teeth are overly sensitive	Sufferers complain about headache Migraines Extreme pain in the forehead region Extreme pain towards the back of the head Scalp is sensitive to the touch
Neck and Shoulder Pain:
Shoulders feel sore Upper and lower back stiffness Partial or total loss of feeling in the arms and fingers Occasional numbness in the limbs

Solution

Treatment for TMJ disorder
Break the "Pain Cycle" releases the pain by reteaching the muscles to relax.
Release pain/tension in the jaw, neck and shoulders Deep tissue massage
Release pain Neuromuscular Re-Education
Reteach the muscles to relax Myofascial Release
Cranial Sacral Therapy