TMJ disorders : Prevention (TMD, Temporomandibular joint disorders, Temporomandibular muscle disorders)

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TMJ disorders

Alternate Names : TMD, Temporomandibular joint disorders, Temporomandibular muscle disorders

Prevention

Many of the home-care steps to treat TMJ problems can prevent such problems in the first place:

Avoid eating hard foods and chewing gum.
Learn relaxation techniques to reduce overall stress and muscle tension.
Maintain good posture, especially if you work all day at a computer. Pause often to change position, rest your hands and arms, and relieve stressed muscles.
Use safety measures to reduce the risk of fractures and dislocations.

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Review Date : 1/10/2010
Reviewed By : Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine and David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. Also reviewed by Jack D. Rosenberg, DDS, Advanced Dental Care, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Rosenberg's review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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