T M J T M D Jaw
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS
Available booking increments: *Usually* will be booked with a combined Deep Tissue massage first = 90mins, 2hrs or 2hrs+ total time
* It’s great for helping to release and balance jaw dysfunctions, migraines & headaches, sinuses & sinus infections, and any "popping or clicking" noises of the jaw ( especially when chewing ).
Available booking increments: *Usually* will be booked with a combined Deep Tissue massage first = 90mins, 2hrs or 2hrs+ total time
- Work will be hands-on with a glove inside the mouth. This is “deep tissue” work directly on the jaw joint, gums & sinuses regions inside of the mouth. Typically it will be combined with a Deep Tissue Massage first, which will be consisting of work in the back, neck & front of neck areas; inside the mouth takes 12-17 minutes on each side of your mouth ( about 30-45mins total ). It can also be combined in a series of CranioSacral Therapy sessions ( a different approach with CranioSacral techniques). Each will be determined by your therapist on how to approach your session; It may require prior work time or sessions before actually working inside the mouth.
* It’s great for helping to release and balance jaw dysfunctions, migraines & headaches, sinuses & sinus infections, and any "popping or clicking" noises of the jaw ( especially when chewing ).
What are Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD, TMJ) ?
Your temporomandibular joint is a hinge that connects your jaw to the temporal bones of your skull, which are in front of each ear. It lets you move your jaw up and down and side to side, so you can talk, chew, and yawn.
Problems with your jaw and the muscles in your face that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). But you may hear it wrongly called TMJ, after the joint.
Your temporomandibular joint is a hinge that connects your jaw to the temporal bones of your skull, which are in front of each ear. It lets you move your jaw up and down and side to side, so you can talk, chew, and yawn.
Problems with your jaw and the muscles in your face that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). But you may hear it wrongly called TMJ, after the joint.
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What Are the Symptoms?
TMD often causes severe pain and discomfort. It can be temporary or last many years. It might affect one or both sides of your face. More women than men have it, and it’s most common among people between the ages of 20 and 40. Common symptoms include: * Pain or tenderness in your face, jaw joint area, neck and shoulders, and in or around the ear when you chew, speak, or open your mouth wide * Problems when you try to open your mouth wide * Jaws that get "stuck" or "lock" in the open- or closed-mouth position * Clicking, popping, or grating sounds in the jaw joint when you open or close your mouth or chew. This may or may not be painful. * A tired feeling in your face * Trouble chewing or a sudden uncomfortable bite -- as if the upper and lower teeth are not fitting together properly * Swelling on the side of your face * You may also have toothaches, headaches, neck aches, dizziness, earaches, hearing problems, upper shoulder pain, and ringing in the ears (tinnitus). |
Top Problems in Your Mouth
What Causes TMD? We don’t know what causes TMD. Dentists believe symptoms arise from problems with the muscles of your jaw or with the parts of the joint itself. Injury to your jaw, the joint, or the muscles of your head and neck -- like from a heavy blow or whiplash -- can lead to TMD. Other causes include: * Grinding or clenching your teeth, which puts a lot of pressure on the joint * Movement of the soft cushion or disc between the ball and socket of the joint * Arthritis in the joint * Stress, which can cause you to tighten facial and jaw muscles or clench the teeth. ( or "intense thinking" ) |
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