Blog - TMJ & Sleep Solutions of Alabama

22 May TMJ and Sinuses: Are Your ‘Sinus’ Headaches Really a TMJ or Sleep Problem?

Posted at 11:30h in Pain

Many people assume sinus issues cause facial pressure or headaches. However, TMJ disorders and sleep-related problems can produce nearly identical symptoms. Misidentifying the cause of your headaches can delay proper treatment. In this blog, we’ll explore the connection between TMJ and sinuses to explain why symptoms...

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16 Apr How Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Causes Headaches and Orofacial Pain

Posted at 07:32h in Pain

Almost 40 million Americans experience migraines, and 10-15% of adults in the world experience some kind of recurrent orofacial pain. Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a condition in which mast cells release excessive inflammatory mediators, while orofacial pain refers to discomfort in the jaw,...

19 Mar Sleep Apnea and Pregnancy: What Expectant Moms Need to Know

Posted at 07:26h in Sleep

When you’re an expectant mom, your support system and reading up on all things pregnancy-related will prepare you for a lot of things to change, but you may not have expected to stop sleeping well. There are many reasons why you may struggle with sleep while...

man suffering from neck pain. Headache pain.

19 Feb Orofacial Pain Indicators That Go Beyond TMJ

Posted at 16:11h in Pain

When you hear the words “jaw pain” or “facial pain,” you probably think of the TMJs (temporomandibular joints/jaw joints), which are the site of pain for patients who have TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder; many people refer to this disorder as simply “TMJ”). However, TMJ/TMD isn’t always...

15 Jan The Science Behind Sermorelin and Pinealon Peptides for Sleep

Posted at 07:19h in Sleep

You’re probably aware that sleep deprivation can be detrimental to your health and safety, especially if you’re someone who struggles to get good sleep (or any sleep at all, for that matter). Anyone who has struggled with insomnia knows how incredibly frustrating it is to...

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18 Dec Can I Buy a CPAP Machine without a Sleep Study? What You Should Know

Posted at 07:08h in Sleep

“Can I buy a CPAP machine without a sleep study?” There are a couple of reasons that people might ask about this. Perhaps you’ve already undergone a sleep study and received a diagnosis of sleep apnea, but you’ve never been set up with a CPAP machine....

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30 Oct Managing TMJ and Pregnancy Discomfort Safely

Posted at 07:50h in Pain

Did you know that the onset of TMJ pain can occur during pregnancy due to hormonal changes and the resulting physical and/or emotional stress? You probably expected pregnancy to be uncomfortable, but jaw pain probably didn’t come to mind. If you’re experiencing headaches, jaw pain, clicking,...

16 Oct From Apps to Tips: How to Keep an Accurate Personal Medication List

Posted at 16:44h in Other

For many, medications are an essential part of daily life. Developing a medication regimen is important to track what you take and when you should take it. A personal medication list can help you monitor prescription medications, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, vitamins, and supplements. There are many...

Young man snoring while sleeping in bed at night.

18 Sep Are Chin Straps Worth the Hype? Our Sleep Specialists Answer

Posted at 07:03h in Sleep

Chin straps are trending across social media platforms for their potential to slim the face, treat sleep apnea, and reduce snoring by improving nasal breathing. But the real question is: Are chin straps worth the hype? At TMJ & Sleep Solutions of Alabama, we know you want...

21 Aug Understanding the Connection Between the Vagus Nerve and Sleep

Posted at 07:10h in Uncategorized

At TMJ and Sleep Solutions of Alabama, we know there are various reasons why you might not be getting enough sleep. Our specialty is unraveling the mystery (of why you don’t feel well-rested when waking up in the morning) and treating it. In some cases,...