Often neck and shoulder tension accompanies jaw pain. I'm enjoying this seated yoga sequence for neck and shoulder tension, recommended in a FB conversation about what people with TMJ do for self-care. It's 8:29 in length. Yoga for Neck & Shoulder Tension I'm a big fan of yoga, having practiced it since 1982. It's definitely … Continue reading Treating TMJ issues: an upper-body yoga sequence
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What do various healing professions do to treat TMJ issues? I'm going to try to answer that, to help you be better health-care consumers and know what to expect in terms of results. By the way, I am a massage therapist who specializes in TMJ work, including intra-oral (inside the mouth) work, in which I've … Continue reading Treating TMJ issues: what various professions do to help
There are so many things you can do to relieve the stress that usually accompanies TMJ pain and dysfunction. Today I want to write about nutrients that can make a difference. You can get these nutrients in the form of supplements, and sometimes that's easiest, but studies are finding that our bodies are not absorbing … Continue reading Treating TMJ issues: foods and nutrients that can make a difference
A couple of weeks ago, I inquired of a Facebook group for women what they do for jaw pain. A couple of women mentioned specific essential oils they use for jaw pain. One said she puts lavender oil on her aching jaws. Another mentioned layering marjoram, lemongrass, and wintergreen essential oils. All of these oils … Continue reading Treating TMJ issues: using essential oils for pain relief
The jaw-pelvis connection is real! When I ask my TMD (temporomandibular disorder) clients if they also have pelvic alignment issues, a lot of them say yes. If your pelvis is out of alignment, quite often, so is your jaw. Here's how that relationship works: The back of your pelvis includes the base of your spine, … Continue reading Treating TMJ issues: the jaw-pelvis connection
Did you know that about 12 percent of Americans are experiencing TMJ disorders at any one time? This is from TMJ.org. Also, did you know that women are 9 times more likely than men to experience severe pain and restricted jaw movement? The majority of women who have TMJ disorders are in their childbearing years … Continue reading Treating TMJ issues: who experiences it?
If you suffer from jaw pain, you may want to try some of these jaw exercises and self-massage techniques. TMJ Exercises & Stretches to Relieve Jaw Pain — Ask Dr. Jo. 3:03. Dr. Jo is a physical therapist who demonstrates four simple exercises. TMJ Massage: Pressure Points for Relief by MassageByHeather.com. 3:43. Massage therapist Heather … Continue reading Treating TMJ issues: videos of self-care techniques