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Neck Pain , TMJ, Stammering
I have been under TMJ treatment for about 8 years wearing braces and splints ... Now I m experiencing uncomfortable position of my jaws for speaking and chewing , coupled with neck pain leading to general fatigue , lapse of concentration. Please let me know a right treatment for the same. I am a person with stammering , and I feel it worsened due to the jaw position and its associated pain .
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Hello sir,
First you have stop wearing braces and splints because it makes the jaw muscle weak. Because of excessive wearing made the neighbour muscles over active. So, you started getting pain and muscle spasms in neck.
Next Steps
Please visit a physiotherapist for complete assessment and management.
Health Tips
Eat soft foods avoid hard food items
Do jaw, neck and shoulder exercises
Gently knead the muscles around jaw and neck to relax the spasm
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In TMJ it causes imbalance, wearing brace for long time definetely will feel like worsening condition.
You can visit nearby physiotherapy clinic for complete assessment.
Avoid hard chewing.
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You should consult a Neuro physician for complete assessment and treatment.
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Hello sir,in the time period of TMJ treatment, it can cause imbalance between upper and lower jaw.
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Please do consult an orthodontist to rule out the exact problem if it is due to braces.
Health Tips
Avoid vigurous movement of the mouth , grinding of teeth chewing hard edible , maintain good posture.
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Nellore
As ur under Treatment of TMj for longer period it causes imbalance, wearing brace for a long time might worsen ur condition.
Next Steps
visit nearby physiotherapy clinic for proper assessment and treatment.
Health Tips
Avoid taking hard food try to take liquid food,try to give rest as much as possible to joint.
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