Hypermobility and TMJ Disorders

Understanding how hypermobility affects the jaw and how we can help

What is Hypermobility?

Hypermobility refers to a condition where connective tissues in the body are excessively loose, which can lead to overly relaxed joints. This condition can result in joints that partially or fully dislocate or become injured more easily.

Common conditions associated with hypermobility include:

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Marfan Syndrome
Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
Connective tissue disorders

How Does Hypermobility Affect the Jaw?

The temporomandibular joints (TMJs), which connect the jawbone to the skull, contain a significant amount of connective tissue. For people with hypermobility, these tissues are looser than ideal, making the jaw joints more prone to issues like:

Jaw locking open or closed
Difficulty opening the mouth more than one or two fingers wide
Pain and fatigue in the jaw muscles
Headaches, neck pain, and ear pain
Limited range of motion in the jaw

Patients experiencing these symptoms often seek treatment for conditions like TMJ disorders (TMJD), which can be effectively managed with the right care.

OUR APPROACH

At My Myo My Health, we specialize in helping patients with TMJ disorders caused or worsened by hypermobility. Our therapy approach is designed to address the root causes of your symptoms and provide lasting relief. Here’s how we can help:

Custom Treatment Plans

We tailor our treatment plans to your specific needs, taking into account your level of hypermobility and TMJ condition

Jaw Stabilization Techniques

We use proven techniques to help stabilize the jaw, reduce the risk of locking, and improve your range of motion. Mostly focusing on decreasing compensational patterns created by hypermobility.

Non-Invasive Therapy

Our treatments focus on non-invasive approaches, such as muscle relaxation therapies, focusing on the stability of the joint through ideal oral resting posture. The way the tongue rests, and moves has a lot to do with one’s symptoms.

Pain Management

We help alleviate pain associated with TMJ disorders using advanced methods designed to reduce inflammation and muscle fatigue.

Education and Prevention

We provide you with the knowledge and tools to manage your condition at home, including tips for preventing jaw-locking and avoiding triggers.

Manual Release for TMJ Pain

Reduce facial and jaw pain associated with hypermobility through customized therapy, integrating manual release techniques for facial, buccal, and jaw muscles

Who is Most Affected?

Females tend to experience hypermobility more frequently than males due to the hormone relaxin, which plays a role in loosening connective tissues. This can make females more prone to TMJ-related issues. We see the symptoms heighten around times in life when hormones fluctuate the most - teen years, before and after childbirth, and around perimenopause/menopause.

Our goal is to improve your quality of life by reducing pain, restoring normal jaw function, and preventing future complications. You don’t have to live with the discomfort of TMJ disorders—our team is here to help.