The Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) allows movement of jaw in relation to the skull. A number of muscles attached to the skull and jawbone cause the jawbone to move as the mouth is opened and closed. The joint contains cartilage disc lubricated by fluid to ensure movement is smooth and frictionless. TMJ dysfunction is a very common problem affecting up to 33% of individuals within their lifetime. TMJ symptoms may occur on one or both sides of the jaw. Why does…
5 Physio Tips for Healthy Eating Your dietary intake and eating habits have the most influential means of determining how you feel and perform on a daily basis. By following some basic dietary principles, not only can you feel and function better, but you can also significantly increase your ability to fight and resist disease! 1. Drink plenty of water. It’s recommended to drink 8 glasses a day and more if you’re doing physical activity or in the hot weather.…
Sleep is an investment in your health and wellbeing. Yet, we all try to cram so much into our days, that we end up stealing our precious sleep time, to our inevitable detriment! Then, we are so wired when we finally get to bed, that we can’t sleep! But, as sleep is a prized goal for optimal mental and physical health, what should we do? Here are some useful pointers: 1. Reduce the temperature in your bedroom to between 18C…