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Finding the Best Sleeping Position for Patients with TMJ Sleep is one of the most important activities your body does. Not only does it help your brain function properly throughout the day, but it also keeps you in good health. For patients who have been diagnosed with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, sleep can be a […]
For many people, when they think of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) symptoms, their minds automatically go to the clicking and popping of the jaw, consistent jaw pain and difficulty chewing. But, there are many other symptoms of TMJ that are lesser known. While some of them may seem unrelated, TMJ may be the underlying cause, going […]
Pain or tenderness in your face or jaw, clicking or popping when chewing, difficulty chewing, swelling on the side of your face and more – all of these are symptoms of TMJ. Whether you’re experiencing one of these symptoms or one of the many others associated with TMJ, seeking medical attention should be your next […]
The following is a guest blog from Sarah Fatherley, an Ehlers-Danlos and TMJ patient/activist from the United Kingdom who has appeared on panels with Dr. Mitakides, both in the U.S. and Great Britain. Please keep in mind that these are the thoughts and ideas of a patient learning to cope with daily TMJ pain, not […]
Love it or hate it; the cold winter weather is here for a majority of the country. With this weather shift comes some new or increased concerns for people living with both Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and TMJ. Varying seasonal temperatures prevent people living with EDS from ever fully adjusting to the weather. The stress of […]
The phrase “double-jointed” often describes people who can bend joints in extreme or abnormal ways or have surprising flexibility. Does this sound like you or someone you know? This kind of flexibility may actually be hypermobility and could impact your health. How do you find out if it is hypermobility or just flexibility? The Beighton […]
Millions of Americans live with painful TMJ symptoms and have no idea. Currently, one in eight adults is diagnosed with some form and degree of TMJ disorder, and women are four times more likely than their male counterparts to have the disorder. What does this mean? It means that if you have a diagnosed TMJ […]
Diagnosing and treating TMJ effectively should only be done by a qualified and trained medical professional, like Dr. Mitakides and The TMJ Treatment Center team. When it comes to dealing with craniofacial pain and the ways the jaw, neck, back, head and corresponding muscles work together, compromising on care isn’t an option. But, if you […]
Last week, world-class clinical and scientific experts from around the world met in New Orleans to share their findings that have contributed to the understanding and treatment of Chiari malformations (CM). As a presenter at this symposium, Dr. Mitakides shared his findings on craniofacial pain syndrome—specifically the instability of the neck and how it affects […]
The Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation Learning Conference kicked-off Thursday with Dr. Mitakides having the opportunity to meet with patients individually and answer questions they have waited a long time to ask. The Thursday evening welcome reception featured Dr. Mitakides and other professionals talking with the record-breaking crowd attending this year’s conference. This morning, the general sessions […]
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