TMJD Pain Management and Treatment with Massage Therapy

Have you ever experienced clicking or "popping" on the side of your jaw? Facial pain while chewing or taking a bite and even
talking? These are possible signs and symptoms of a condition known as Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD).

Dentists usually prescribe a mouth guard for this problem. However, gentle, relaxing massage with techniques to address
the jaw and facial area have proven to give tremendous relief to many.

Other symptoms include:

ringing in the ears
dizziness
headaches
back pain
shoulder pain

Causes include

Bruxism - pathological clenching and grinding of the teeth during sleep caused by stress
whiplash injuries
trauma to the neck and jaw area
arthritis of the TMJ
poor postural habits
uneven bite
intracapsular disorder
slipping or tearing of the joint's cushioning pad or disk
abnormal positioning of the joint

Treatment

massage therapy techniques
trigger point release techniques
post-isometric relaxation techniques
intra-oral techniques
joint play

*Full body stress-management massage is very effective to those suffering from
TMJ disorders. Bruxism can be decreased with 5 full body
stress-management massage treatments given on a weekly basis. Getting rid of
bruxism is an important factor that will allow the surrounding muscles to be
restored to normal metabolism and prevent re-accumulation of tension in the musles.
Once the body is more relaxed, there are less chances of the grinding and clenching
while you sleep.

Self Help

avoid chewing gum
avoid eating crunchy/hard and chewy foods
apply heat to the area (cold for inflammation)
stress management : yoga, massage therapy, sports, breathing techniques, meditation
consult your dentist and your RMT to enable them to give you the most effective, proffesional and comprehensive treatment

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