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
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A new follower of my Facebook business page is working on reducing her daytime clenching. Along with any kind of helpful stress-reducing practice (4-7-8 breathing, yoga, meditation, epsom salt baths, etc.), you can retrain your jaw and mouth muscles to be more relaxed. Actually, you can retrain your entire nervous system to be more relaxed … Continue reading Treating TMJ issues: reducing daytime clenching
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?
A reader asked about grinding the teeth during sleep (night bruxism). Sleep labs have begun to investigate this. They found that about 1 in 4 people with sleep apnea also grind their teeth while sleeping. When the apnea is treated, the bruxism goes away. So..if you grind, consider going to a sleep lab. Most people … Continue reading Treating TMJ issues: reducing night grinding
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