Dermot O’Leary says he ignored ‘massively painful’ health issue because ‘I’m a man’
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Dermot O’Leary opens up on ‘massively painful’ health battle
- Dermot O’Leary has revealed on This Morning that he has been experiencing “massively painful” temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, which caused him pain every time he tried to eat.
- The presenter sought help from a physiotherapist after experiencing jaw pain and initially ignoring it, and was diagnosed with TMJ, a condition affecting the joint between the jawbone and temporal bone.
- TMJ disorders can cause jaw, neck, and shoulder pain, and if untreated, may lead to early onset arthritis or jaw dislocation. Treatment options include massage, Botox injections or surgery.
- Former Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball has also revealed she suffered from TMJ, sharing photos of herself before and after lymphatic drainage massage to ease the pain.
- Experts recommend managing TMJ symptoms by eating softer foods, using over-the-counter pain medication, reducing jaw clenching, and applying hot or cold compresses.