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How TMJ is caused by Anxiety and Wrong Body Position

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Written by Christian Goodman

Thursday, 03 April 2008

by ChristianGoodman

TMJ (short for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) is a disorder concerning the joint that connects the jaw to the skull. This disorder often results in dysfunction in the movements and position of the jaw, which aggravates over time if left untreated. It is estimated that over 11 million Americans may suffer from TMJ at any given time.

TMJ sufferers experience a good deal of discomfort and pain in the neck and jaw area. They may also be susceptible to migraines and may even develop Fibromyalgia eventually.

TMJ, experts say, is caused by constant movement of the jaw beyond its standard limits, such as sideways or forward, which in turn is caused by excessive gum chewing, nail biting, dental inattention, or trauma (accident).

Yet many other individuals suffer from TMJ despite steering clear of all its known causes. Is this due to a new, exciting, previously-unknown cause, one that would mark a colossal new way of looking at TMJ?

Well, yes and no. Yes, because not many know about these new causes, and no, because they shouldn't surprise you - these are what causes TMJ in the first place.

Anxiety is the first cause.

You've probably experienced it before - when you're scared, apprehensive, or anxious, you tend to stiffen up. Your muscles tense up, you tremble, your jaw is set rock-hard. What happens when you experience anxiety on a regular basis?

Think of the occasional aches and pains that seem to come out of nowhere. Did it ever boggle you that there never seems to be a physical cause for these pains?

Well, now you know what caused them. And when you unconsciously set your jaw whenever you go through your daily dose of stress, it may eventually add up to a TMJ problem.

The second cause is wrong body positioning.

Our parents have often told us to sit up and walk straight when we were kids. You probably did not listen if you are suffering from back problems now.

The same goes for TMJ. Many of us have incorrect jaw positions - it may be too far out or in. And surprisingly, sitting the wrong way (or too much) can do this.

On the Discovery Channel, you've probably seen women in third world countries carrying heavy loads directly on top of their heads. Ever wonder how they manage to carry these loads day after day and not suffer from any shoulder, neck, and jaw problems?

The simple reason is because they carry the loads directly over their heads. This makes the muscles in their neck and shoulders sustain the weight the way they are naturally designed to do.

But as soon as the women tip their heads forward, the weight would instantly cause them to tip forward and lose their balance.

See the connection?

When your head is straight over the body, it is not heavy. But when you lean forward, it makes it heavier. Your neck and shoulder muscles are not designed to carry the extra load, so your jaw helps out to keep the head level.

Over time, the extra strain manifests in a TMJ disorder.

Doctors often just prescribe painkillers to ease the pain caused by TMJ, but these are just temporary solutions. They do nothing to ease TMJ's root causes.

My TMJ No More Program does just that. It effectively targets the root causes of TMJ with simple exercises that relax the muscles around the TMJ and restore the jaw's natural position. My program will successfully cure those who suffer from this disorder.

It works, as sworn by my customers who have tried it themselves. Experience for yourself and see what brought the smiles back on their faces.

Warm Regards,

Christian Goodman

About the Author:

Christian Goodman is a well known natural health researcher and author of health guides. He has written successful programs on weight reduction, hypertension, and alternative Health. See his latest findings about Natural TMJ Treatment

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