WHAT IS TMJ (TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION)
Temporomandibular joint is a hinge which connects human jawbone to its skull. It functions like a sliding hinge. It controls the jaw movement. These joints contain containing muscles, tendons, and bones. When we swallow, chew or talk the TMJ starts its mechanism.
TMJ DISORDER
It is characterized by pain in muscles along with joints of the jaw. Depending on the cause pain can occur on either side of jaws. Depending on the severity of injury the pain may be felt during chewing, speaking or at rest. A localized pain disorder in the jaw is called temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
- Pain in ears or jaw joints
- Stiffness in neck, shoulder and jaw muscles
- Pain and fatigue while chewing
- Migraines
- Lock Jaw
- Popping, clicking or crackling
- Noise on opening and closing mouth
CAUSES
- Misalignment or trauma to teeth
- Teeth grinding or clenching
- Stress
- Arthritis
- Excessive gum chewing
- Jaw injury
- Poor posture
- Genetics
AURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR TMJ DISORDER
PLANET AYURVEDA'S TREATMENT FOR TMJ DISEASE
Planet Ayurveda's herbal products are prepared from the pure extracts of herbs and free from any preservatives, chemicals, colors and starch. Thus these products are completely safe for use without any adverse effects on health.
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PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION
1. Ashwagandha Capsules
Planet Ayurveda's Ayurvedic treatment for TMJ disease includes ashwagandha capsules. These capsules are prepared from the pure extracts of herb Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha). This herb is packed with the amazing properties and quite effective for the treatment of TMJ (Temporomandibular joint). Ashwagandha helps to provides relief in the symptoms associated with TMJ like swelling and pain in face.
Dose: 2 Capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.
2. Brahmi Capsules
Brahmi capsules are also an amazing formulation of Planet Ayurveda for the treatment of TMJ. These capsules are prepared from the pure extracts of herb Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri). This herb has the great medicinal importance and also good for the treatment of TMJ. It helps to provide relief in the symptoms associated with TMJ like pain in face or jaw area, ear area, pain when you speak and difficulty in chewing or opening your mouth widely.
Dose: 2 Capsules twice daily after meal with plain water.
3. Curcumin Capsules
Planet Ayurveda's curcumin capsules are an effective Ayurvedic treatment for TMJ. These capsules are 100 % pure and prepared from the pure extracts of herbs Haridra (Curcuma longa). This herb is packed with a phytochemical compound, curcumin which has the anti-inflammatory properties. Thus these capsules help to reduce the pain and stiffness thus good for the treatment of TMJ.
Dose: 2 capsules twice in a day with plain water after meals.
4. Chanderprabha Vati
Chanderprabha vati is also an amazing formulation of Planet Ayurveda for the treatment of TMJ. This Ayurvedic product is available in the form of tablet and prepared by the combination of herbs which are listed below:
Ingredients of Chandraprabha Vati:
- Guggul (Comniphora mukul)
- Sharkara (Sugar )
- Karpoor (Cinnamomum camphora)
- Danti (Baliospermum montanum)
- Mustak (Cyprus rotundus)
- Haridra (Curcuma longa)
- Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)
- Chavya (Piper chaba)
- Shilajit (Asphaltum punibiunum)
- Vacha (Acorus calamus)
- Vidanga (Embelia ribes)
- Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)
- Sarjikashaar (Sodium carbonate)
- Pippali (Piper longum)
- Saindhavlavan (Rock salt)
- Yavkshaar (Potasium carbonate)
- Suvarchallavan (Sodium sulphate)
- Vida lavan (Black salt)
- Shunthi (Zingiber officinalis)
- Maricha (Piper nigrum)
- Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
- Tejpatta (Cinnamomum tamala)
- Ela (Elettaria cardamomum)
Benefits: Herbs explained above are packed with the amazing properties and help to strengthen the muscles and also help to improve the jaw movements and provide the relief in pain also. Thus Chanderprabha vati is an effective Ayurvedic treatment for TMJ disease.
Dose: 2 tablets twice in a day with plain water after meals.
5. Nirgundi Oil
It is also called as Vitex negundo. It is herbal oil which is obtained from leaves of different herbs:
- Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia)
- Kalihari (Gloriosa superba)
- Haldi (Curcuma longa)
- Nirgundi (Vitex negundo)
- Til oil (Sesamum indicum)
Benefits: This herbal oil has the anti-inflammatory properties and also helps to strengthen the muscles of face. Thus it is a good ayurvedic treatment for TMJ disease.
Dosage: For local application only.
DIET & LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATION
- Appropriate Diet
- Absolute jaw exercises
- Heat and cold therapy
- Stress management techniques
- Use of a stabilization splint
- Clinching of teeth
AVOID
- Jaw clenching
- Gum chewing.
- Resting on telephone, which irritates jaw and neck muscles.
- Eat a soft diet
- Don’t bite your nails
- Don’t bite your lower lip
- Practice good posture
- Try avoiding yawning and singing
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