At MedCenter TMJ, we are recommending our patients try Traumeel, a new nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID). Used in combination with moist heat, this over-the-counter remedy may provide effective relief from the pain and discomfort associated with TMD symptoms. Traumeel is an emerging new option for patients. It can be used instead of, or in combination with, over-the-counter …
“Sit up in your chair and don’t slouch!” Do you remember your mother admonishing you about your posture when you were a kid? She wasn’t just being a nag. Instead she was actually onto something. We now know there’s a definite link between one’s posture and symptoms of TMD. The reason is straight forward As …
Sit Up Straight in Your Chair! The Connection Between Posture and TMD Read More »
The highest temperature ever recorded in Antarctica was a balmy 14.6 degrees Celsius, or 59 degrees Fahrenheit, back on January 5, 1974. But don’t be fooled by the data. January is one of the colder months of the year. It doesn’t matter what part of the country you live in, from North Dakota all the …
Baby Its Cold Outside! Stay-at-Home Tips to Lessen Symptoms of TMD Read More »
Pillow talk matters. What does your pillow say to you at night? Does it whisper sweetly in your ear or more like nails on a chalk board? Make sure you’re using the pillow properly at night, because if you suffer from TMD or CMD, you need a pillow that sings! Expensive doesn’t always make a difference! …
When you’re sick or in pain, trying to remember old catchphrases about medical advice can be confusing. Do you feed a cold and starve a fever? Or is it the other way around? What about the application of hot and cold packs? When do you use which? The confusion ends here! We have the answers …
Hot or Cold: Get the Facts on Which Thermal Therapy Works Best Read More »
Leading a healthy lifestyle is about being aware of issues that affect our mind and bodies right now. It also means being aware about what could affect us in the future. November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Caregiver Month. Get the facts about the disease that currently affects more than 15 million …